| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1902
Appeal against conscription of: Miles Daniel
Age: 39
Address: West Tanfield, Bedale
Occupation: Bootmaker and repairer
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: W M Daniel, father and employer
Summary of case: Daniel worked for his father's business. Boot repairing was a certified occupation. W M Daniel stated his son was needed to run the business as he was nearly 72 years old. The son was the sole support for himself, wife and daughter.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |