| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 190
Appeal against conscription of: John William Butterfield
Age: 19
Address: Bedale
Occupation: Slaughterman and manager
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Butterfield, father.
Summary of Case: William Butterfield felt his son had been harshly dealt with by the local tribunal. They stated in the reasons for their decision that John William Butterfield slaughtered only occasionally and his main occupation was therefore not a certified one. His employment was deemed not necessary to the national interest.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Allowed Exemption until 1 Jun 1916 |