| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2135
Appeal against conscription of: John Ralph Peacock
Age: 28
Address: West Roods Farm, Boldron, Barnard Castle
Occupation: Farmer and farm manager
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 Ralph Peacock
Summary of case: Peacock was granted an exemption to 1 Oct 1916, by the local tribunal, with liberty to appeal again. A doctor's letter stated that Peacock's father had a heart complaint and could do no physical work. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/940]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916. Allowed to 1 Jan 1917. |