| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4314
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Harold Peacock
Age: 19
Address: Stoney Keld, Bowes
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Absalom Peacock, father and employer
Summary of case: Peacock works with his father to run 154 acres plus sheep stints on Bowes Moor. His brother joined the army in 1915 and Robert Harold Peacock has a certificate from the North Riding War Agricultural Committee stating that his full time work on the farm is of national importance. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3755]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Application granted and certificate renewed to 1 Jan 1918 |