| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3668
Appeal against conscription of: John Ralph Rutter
Age: 20
Address: Winterings, Gunnerside
Occupation: Dairy Farmer
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Major C Speid-Soote, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had granted Rutter a temporary exemption to 1 Sept 1917 on the grounds that this man ought to serve when the hay has been got in. There is a lot of hand mowing and the father is not strong.
Supporting evidence: No.
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jun 1917. Allowed. Military appeal allowed exemption to 1 Sep 1917. Final decision of local tribunal varied |