| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1733
Appeal against conscription of: James Herbert Peacock
Age: 27
Address: Seal Houses, Arkengarthdale
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Captain Henry Lomax of Richmond Barracks. Military Representative
Summary of case: At the local tribunal James Peacock states that he has his own farm which he runs himself. The military representative argues that he is one of four sons and his father runs an adjoining farm but the local tribunal justified their decision by stating that this is unreasonable as his running of the farm does not have anything to do with his father.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916 Dismissed |