| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3661
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Binks Rutter
Age: 32
Address: Bridge End, Startforth
Occupation: Engineer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Manager of Ullathorne and Company
Summary of case: Company engaged in the manufacture of linear thread and twine. Almost impossible to obtain engineers as they are in such urgent demand in munitions work.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jun 1917. Dismissed. |