| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:1487
Appeal against conscription of: Percy Douglas Cook
Age: 29
Address: 18 Stanghow Road, Lingdale
Occupation: Poultry farmer
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, c) education or training, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: E Hamilton, Recruiting Officer.
Summary of case: The local tribunal allowed him 1 month to make arrangements for his poultry and assist his father in law cut the hay. The recruiting officer appealed against this decision saying a man of military age was not required to look after poultry. Their appeal was allowed by the North Riding Appeal Tribunal but man not to be called up at once.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Sep 1916. Allowed, Military appeal |