| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3623
Appeal against conscription of: John Edward Drake
Age: 22
Address: Warwick House, Middleham
Occupation: Stallion man
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation,
Appellant: G. W. Smith, employer
Summary of case: Edward Drake has sole charge and control of the stable of 50 horses and mares to attend too as well as stallions. Only two men left from a total of 16. This man's business is included in the list of certified occupations. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/ 581, NRCC/CL 9/1/1717, NRCC/CL 9/1/2622 and NRCC/CL 9/1/3623]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917 Reviewed and exemption to 31 July made final. |