| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2434
Appeal against conscription of: James Pratt
Age: 23
Address: Burtersett, Hawes
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Grounds of appeal same as previous application. Temporary exemption granted to 1 Jan 1917 to allow man to appear before Medical Board. Military representative appealed on grounds' Inexpedient in the national interest this man be retained in his civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption period'.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |