| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1888
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Burnett
Age: 33
Address: Middleham
Occupation: Butcher and farmer
Local tribunal: Leyburn 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: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: That taking into consideration the age of the man, 33 years, and the number of butchers in the neighbourhood, it is inexpedient in the national interest that he should be indefinitely retained in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military Appeal |