| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 408
Appeal against conscription of: John William Peacock
Age: 18
Address: Langton Grange, Langton, Northallerton
Occupation: Stocksman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Matthew Henry Peacock, father and employer
Summary of case: Because there is only himself and his [John William Peacocks] elder brother on a farm of 202 acres, of which 130 are arable. And if applicant has to serve, farm must be given up as cannot get other assistance. The local tribunal had previously decided that John William Peacock was not indispensable to the running of the farm. Richard Bowes, the military representative on the local tribunal had stated General farm labourer not in a certified occupation. Appellant only 18 cannot be said to be essential to national interests.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916. Allowed to 1 Jul 1916 |