| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2138
Appeal against conscription of: John Harrison
Age: 21
Address: Woden Croft, Cotherstone
Occupation: 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, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Harrison
Summary of case: Harrison stated that, at the local tribunal in March 1916, he had been granted six months exemption provided he made efforts to find a substitute. Later on, his mother had a slight stroke and there is a doctor's letter supporting her poor state of health. However, the local tribunal considered that Harrison's sister actually did most of the farm work - the man himself leading a somewhat easy life.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916. Dismissed |