| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4320
Appeal against conscription of: J R Coates
Age: 38
Address: Reeth
Occupation: Bootmaker
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation,
Appellant: J R Coates
Summary of case: On 30 Jan 1917, Coates was granted an exemption to 1 Oct 1917. Coates makes between 5 and 6 pairs of boots a week, as well as doing repairs and his trade is on the list of certified occupations. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3759]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Application granted. Exemption to 31 Mar 1918. |