Document referenceNRCC/CL 9/1/2216
TitleWWI Appeal Tribunal papers: Herbert Milne
DescriptionNorth 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
Date30 Dec 1916
LevelItem
Extent6 pieces
Catalogue statusCatalogued
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