| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1629
Appeal against conscription of: William Robert Peacock
Age: 39
Address: East Witton, Middleham
Occupation: Farmer, stone and monumental mason
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Robert Peacock
Summary of case: On 30 Mar 1916 the local tribunal had granted four months' temporary exemption. A subsequent appeal had been adjourned for a medical examination. Peacock had said he was the only son of his widowed mother and also supported his sister, so his being called up would cause hardship. Also his health was poor, he had earlier suffered a nervous breakdown and still suffered recurrences. This was confirmed by his doctor. The medical examination (which Peacock said was ‘rushed’ and only two doctors were present) passed him as fit but Peacock said he was not. He also said there had been confusion over his age, the local tribunal had been told he was 29 and really he was 39. However, the Clerk said this would not have affected the local tribunal's decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. Adjourned and re-heard on 31 Oct 1916 Dismissed. |