| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:1541
Appeal against conscription of: Stanley Bowman
Age: 34
Address: Roxby, Staithes, Yorkshire
Occupation: Miner
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Stanley Bowman by John E. Brown
Summary of case: That it is in the national interest that this man should remain in civil employment; rather than be called up for military service. That the man is a miner at Grinkle Mines, and has been a miner for nine years. That his employers wish to retain his services, and have made application for a War Service Badge for him to the Ministry of Munitions.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sept 1916. Badged. |