| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3762
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Preston
Age: 25
Address: North Cowton, Darlington
Occupation: Blacksmith
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Alfred Preston
Summary of case: Preston had been previously starred as being engaged in necessary work but had been un-starred in May 1916. However he had been given a temporary exemption to Jun 1917... He said he was the only blacksmith in the parish, he was a member of the Voluntary Training Corps and he would lose his business if called up. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3202].
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Jun 1917. Exemption allowed to 1 Oct 1917. |