| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:2783
Appeal against conscription of: John Parkes
Age: 22
Address: Normanby, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Farm hand
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative.
Summary of case: At the local tribunal Parkes asked for absolute exemption for the carrying on of farm work. The case was adjourned for medical examination. Exemption was conditional on continuing in his present occupation of helping his neighbours in farming work and remaining in the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative appealed against this decision: It is not in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal |