| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3182
Appeal against conscription of: John Brown
Age: 30
Address: Bowbank, Middleton in Teesdale
Occupation: Assistant estate bailiff
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: W M Ralston, Land Agent to The Earl of Strathmore
Summary of case: John Brown has senior responsibility for the management of Wemmergill Estate near Middleton-in-Teesdale which extends to 32,000 acres or 50 square miles. His knowledge and skills are vital to the continuance of the estate as a business. He is also responsible for the overseeing of tree felling for the supply of timber to the mining industry.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/369, NRCC/CL 9/1/2136, NRCC/CL 9/1/4525, NRCC/CL 9/1/4719, NRCC/CL 9/1/5690]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1917. Reviewed under 366a. Allowed to 31 Oct 1917. |