| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1389
Appeal against conscription of: George Raw
Age: 18
Address: High Ellington, Masham
Occupation: Blacksmith apprentice
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Lt. Colonel WM McClean, Military Representative
Summary of case: I consider this man could be spared. He is not, as claimed, indispensable, for there is a brother who declines to take any part in the forge in which George works and also will not be a travelling stallion after this fortnight, but who has, since our last meeting, engaged himself to another farmer, the father having gained the temporary exemption required.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Withdrawn and allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |