| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2582
Appeal against conscription of: John Handley
Age: 32
Address: Old Spital, Bowes
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Jonathan J. Hird, employer
Summary of case: Employer has been unable to find substitute, employer is infirm and cannot do the work himself. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2131]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption whilst in present occupation. |