| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 374
Appeal against conscription of: Alexander Clark Blain
Age: 20
Address: St. Johns Cottage, Scorton, Darlington
Occupation: Wesleyan Evangelist, candidate for Ministry
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, c) education or training
Appellant: Alexander Clark Blain
Summary of case: Appellant is a regular minister, according to Lord Derbys definition and therefore is exempt under the Military Services Act. He works is in the Richmond area covering 13 Chapels. The local tribunal did not see this occupation as exempt. The North Riding appeal tribunal overturned this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Allowed absolute exemption. |