| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1720
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Gowland Cook
Age: 34
Address: High Street, Leyburn
Occupation: Master tailor
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: That no special or extraordinary hardship would ensue if this man were called up for service. The applicant has his father and a partner L Holmes in the business. Holmes is putting in a claim for a renewal of a certificate of exemption and I should be glad if this case could be adjourned pending the decision on his case.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: Appeal reheard 31 Oct 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 Military appeal |