| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1763
Appeal against conscription of: John Oswald Mitchell
Age: 21
Address: Howden Hill, 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
Appellant: Major T.G Wrightson, Military Representative
Summary of case: He applied for exemption as he is one of only three men working on a large farm with the harvest still to be brought in. The local tribunal agreed and gave exemption to 31 Aug 1916. The military representative's Appeal was withdrawn as the man already has exemption to 23 Nov 1916.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Withdrawn. Military appeal |