| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1575
Appeal against conscription of: John R Coates
Age: 37
Address: Reeth
Occupation: Boot and shoe maker
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Captain S W Williams, Military Representative
Summary of case: I appeal against decision of local tribunal against conditional exemption
.He is a bootmaker working occasionally on farm work for relatives, and is not the only bootmaker in Reeth. His former appeal resulted in 2 months temporary exemption which is now expired. In my opinion this man should be held to serve.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Allowed Military appeal. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |