| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3622
Appeal against conscription of: Norman Basil Honeyman
Age: 41
Address: Hutton Rudby
Occupation: Butcher and cattle dealer
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: Norman Basil Honeyman.
Summary of case: The local tribunal had withdrawn Honeymans certificate of exemption as this man's service would be more useful in the army as he is fit for general service and the greater part of his occupation is that of cattle dealer. His butchering business consists solely of taking meat to Stockton market where there is no doubt a sufficiency of butchers. Honeyman appealed against this decision as he is the sole slaughterman and salesman in the business, with a farm of 30 acres to maintain, plus sole cattle dealer for several farms and eight retail butchers in the area. I also have two children to support.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 May 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption provided that he undertakes 2 days of work on the land on work of importance and keeps a record of work to produce to the Appeal tribunal if required. |