| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2196
Appeal against conscription of: Newton Burnett
Age: 36
Address: Mayfield Farm , Whitby
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Newton Burnett
Summary of case: Newton Burnett had appealed on grounds that it was in the national interest that he should remain in his present occupation rather than be called up for army service. The local tribunal had previously granted exemption on condition he joined the Volunteer Training Corps.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Dec 1916 Allowed. Conditional on continuing in his present occupation and joining the Volunteer Training Corps |