| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1803
Appeal against conscription of: John Duell
Age: 18
Address: Dale House, Staithes
Occupation: Farm labourer
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Military representative feels not in national interest to remain in current occupation and should be in military service. Current employer can easily manage without him. The farm can be worked quite well by one man.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Oct 1916. Withdrawn Military appeal |