| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1719
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Beswick
Age: 30
Address: Hunton, Bedale
Occupation: Cowman and engine driver
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: That taking into account the age of the man 30 years, and the conditions under which his original exemption was granted it is inexpedient in the national interest that this man should be any longer retained in his present occupation. He has already been granted three months exemption which is equivalent to five being unattested.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate withdrawn. |