| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1761
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Proctor
Age: 36
Address: Wild Duck, Cleasby, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Croft 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: Major T G Wrightson, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal granted exemption so long as Proctor was engaged in agriculture, agreeing that he was essential to the working of his employer's large farm. The military representative appealed on the grounds that his employer had sufficient labour and the man could be spared.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |