| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1635
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Peacock
Age: 21
Address: Moor House, Langton on Swale, Northallerton
Occupation: Farm worker
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Matthew Henry Peacock, father
Summary of case: Peacock had been granted previous temporary exemptions; the last one to 1 Oct 1916 had been Final. His father appealed again, saying he was an invalid and would have to give up one of his farms if his son had to join the colours. He already had one son in the army and another was only 16. Clerk to the local tribunal had noted 5 sons on the Application for exemption for voluntarily attested men.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916, Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |