| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4238
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Cousons
Age: 18
Address: Eastgate, Pickering
Occupation: Slaughterman
Local tribunal: Pickering Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John L Kirk, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal dismissed Cousons application but granted temporary exemption to 31 December 1917c. The military representative argued that other butchers in Pickering could assist his employer and he should be called up immediately.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Allowed. Not to be called up before 15 Nov 1917. Military appeal |