| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2811
Appeal against conscription of: John William Spence
Age: 36
Address: Park Farm, Middleham
Occupation: Horseman and cowman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Mark Hammond, employer
Summary of case: Employer is a farmer and milk vendor whose business would be seriously affected if Spence were called up. Spence had been granted temporary exemption to 1 Jan 1917, followed by further temporary exemption until a substitute could be found.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |