| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4319
Appeal against conscription of: John William Coates
Age: 19
Address: Barf House, Marrick, Richmond
Occupation: Cowman, shepherd and general farm work
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Margaret A Coates, mother and employer
Summary of case: On 24 Mar 1917, Coates was granted an exemption to 1 Oct 1917, following appeal by Military Representative against conditional exemption. Mother is a widow with 4 young children under 16 and needs her son to work the farm of 161 acres, 200 sheep, 34 cattle, 6 horses, etc. She encloses a hand-written copy of his certificate from the War Agricultural Committee. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3194]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Application granted and certificate renewed to 1 Jan 1918. |