Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2216 Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Milne Age: 27 Address: The School, Sandhurst Occupation: School master Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council Central tribunal: No Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship Appellant: H C Barstow, Military Representative Summary of case: The Vicar, Francis A. Binch, representing the Education Committee stated that it would be difficult to find a replacement teacher. Mr. Milne had been classed as C3. The military representative disagreed and appealed: The occupation of Schoolmaster is not reserved, and substitution might be found in a woman teacher. The managers are not entitled to rely on personal hardship of Milne, which should be urged by the man himself if necessary. Supporting evidence: Yes Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal:30 Dec 1916 Military Appeal dismissed |