| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 177
Appeal against conscription of: John Dixon Daykin
Address: Newbiggin, Askrigg
Occupation: Butcher and farm worker
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Ralph Daykin, father and employer
Summary of Case: John is a trained butcher and slaughterman. His father claims his skills are invaluable to the maintenance of the business. Local tribunal refused claim for absolute exemption. Appeal for temporary exemption instead to allow the training up of Johns brother, William, who had already been granted a conditional exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 May 1916 |