| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3631
Appeal against conscription of: John Constantine Cockett
Age: 34
Address: Hawes
Occupation: Master butcher
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: None stated
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: This man is married and passed category B1. He started his business in May or June 1915 having previously worked for his uncle who is also a butcher in Hawes. Two butchers from Askrigg also attend on market day. Therefore it is inexpedient in the National interest that this man should be indefinitely retained in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 May 1917Allowed. Military appeal certificate to be cancelled. |