| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3130
Appeal against conscription of: John Cowell
Age: 30
Address: 3 Victoria Place, Northallerton
Occupation: Pulleyman and stone dresser
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Provident Corn Mill Society, Northallerton
Summary of case: Employer states that Cowell is in a certified occupation, due to company being in the business of food production and distribution. Stone dressing is a special skill which can only be gained by long experience and as such it is impossible to get a man to replace him who is fit. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/597]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Allowed exemption until 31 July 1917. |