| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3541
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Foott
Age: 35
Address: Startforth, Barnard Castle
Occupation: Coachbuilder etc
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Albert Foott
Summary of case: The local tribunal allowed a temporary exemption until 10 Aug 1916. The military representative appealed successfully on the grounds it was not in the national interest that he remain in his present occupation and the certificate was withdrawn. He was not to be called up till 7 Apr 1917. Foott then appealed against this, but his appeal was dismissed as there were other cartwrights in the area. The local tribunal had noted in their reasons for their decision that Foott had not a large business and can find ample time for shooting and other leisure, leaving his man in charge.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 May 1917. Dismissed |