| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1736
Appeal against conscription of: John Waggett
Age: 36
Address: Satron, Gunnerside, Richmond
Occupation: Farmer and rate collector
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major Speid Soote of Richmond Barracks. Military Representative
Summary of case: At the local tribunal John Waggett states that as well as being a farmer of 16 acres he is also a rate collector for Muker Parish and a joiner and his mother is in poor health. The military representative argues that he is no longer entitled to exemption under the War Office new instructions, and being a young single man I consider he ought to serve.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916 Allowed Military appeal |