| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1777
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Clarkson
Age: 30
Address: Castle Farm, Startforth
Occupation: Horseman
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: Clarksons father appealed for exemption to the local tribunal, as he was essential to the running of the farm. He was granted conditional exemption provided he remained in his current employment and joined the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative objected and felt that exemption should be limited to six months to allow his father to make alternative arrangements. He also recommended that the man should be enrolled in the Volunteer Training Corps at once
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |