| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3766
Appeal against conscription of: Christopher Brown
Age: 19
Address: Carlton Green, Aldbrough
Occupation: Shepherd
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: J H Brown, father
Summary of case: In Jun 1916 Brown was given temporary exemption to 13 May 1917. A further exemption was granted to 1 Jul 1917 no further right of application
without leave. J H Brown had health problems and therefore could do nothing on the farm. The local tribunal noted that there were two sons, one already had conditional exemption and that Christopher, the younger, should join the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Jun 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |