| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2127
Appeal against conscription of: John Lawrence Peacock
Age: 26
Address: Punchard House, Arkengarthdale
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exemption occupation
Appellant: Joseph Peacock
Summary of case: Original appeal to local tribunal stated that Peacock was in a certified occupation. The 800 sheep he looks after run on very high and exposed open common and require a well-trained man to follow them. Joseph Peacocks health was not good. He could not run the farm efficiently without John Peacock.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916 Dismissed. Case re-heard on 11 Dec 1916 and allowed exemption till 31 May 1917 |