| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3122
Appeal against conscription of: John George Corner
Age: Not Stated
Address: Kiplin Cottages, Northallerton
Occupation: Repairing Swale Banks
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Henson, agent for landlord
Summary of case: Repairs must be regularly carried out to prevent damage to crops. Corner is an expert at this and has been doing this since 1914. It is the work of three men; the other two are over military age. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1868]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Appeal allowed to the 31 July 1917. |