| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 276
Appeal against conscription of: John Edwin Cooke
Age: 37
Address: Chapel Lane, Old Malton, Malton
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Malton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Colonel James Legard, Military Representative
Summary of case: Cooke is a butcher whose business would be “ruined” if he had to join the army. His elderly stepfather is housebound and cannot continue the business without him. The local tribunal granted a temporary exemption to 1 Apr 1916 on business grounds but the military representative objected.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed |