| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3148
Appeal against conscription of: John James Barker
Age: 35
Address: Howkeld Mill, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Milkman
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation e) exempt occupation
Appellant: A B Saunders, Military Representative
Summary of case: Appellant states that even though Barker probably has a rupture and is medically graded as CI or CII he could act as a substitute in the army. Local tribunal say they know this man well and there is no doubt that this man is absolutely unfit and should remain in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |