| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1773
Appeal against conscription of: John Atkinson
Age: 19
Address: Hutton Fields, Winston, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Rev A.L. Manby, Military Representative
Summary of case: Atkinsons employer applied on the basis that he could not work the farm without him. He was granted conditional exemption until 13 May 1917 provided he joined the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative argued that exemption should be limited to three months to allow the employer to make alternative arrangements.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate withdrawn |