| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 209
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Edwin Lawson
Age: 24
Address: Manor House, Hauxwell, Constable Burton
Occupation: Shepherd, cowman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Local tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative.
Summary of Case: It is not in the national interest that this man should be retained for so long in his present employment. The local tribunal had granted temporary exemption until 2 Sept 1916 requested.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |