| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1771
Appeal against conscription of: John Robert Clement
Age: 21
Address: Cragg Farm, Lartington
Occupation: Horseman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Startforth 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: Rev A.L. Manby, Military Representative
Summary of case: Clement applied for exemption as he is farming 180 acres with 40 head of cattle and 160 sheep. He was granted conditional exemption by the local tribunal as long as he remained in his current employment and provided he joined the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative felt that exemption should be limited to three months.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate withdrawn |