| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3610
Appeal against conscription of: Eulo Robert Brown
Age: 31
Address: Langbaurgh Terrace, Great Ayton
Occupation: Drapery, clothing, boot and furnishing manager
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Middlesbrough Cooperative Society Ltd, Clifton Street. Middlesbrough.
Summary of case: The military representative appealed to the local tribunal for the conditional exemption to be withdrawn, which was successful. The Cooperative Society claimed that BrownÂ’s work could not be carried out by any woman as it involved heavy lifting. Initially Brown was granted exemption on the grounds he carried on in current occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed |