| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2134
Appeal against conscription of: Gibson Victor Raine
Age: 26
Address: 10 Quebec Lane, Mickleton
Occupation: Horseman and cowman
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current, occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Raine, father
Summary of case: Raine was granted an exemption to 1 Oct 1916, by the local tribunal, with liberty to appeal again. John Raine stated that he and his son were the only two who could work on the farm. As Raine Snr. was unable to do heavy work due to an operation and as he had not been able to find a replacement, he asked for another extension for Gibson. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/944]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916. Allowed to 1 Jan 1917, this to be final |