| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4127
Appeal against conscription of: J R Butcher
Age: 35
Address: 42 Upper Jackson Street, South Bank
Occupation: Driver
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: J.W Pennyman Military Representative
Summary of case: Military representative claims Butcher drives motor vehicles for his father who has a garage and livery stable. His father allows him to go on long expeditions of over 100 miles. This man is category A.I submit that if he can be spared for these long expeditions he can be spared for the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Aug 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal. |