| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4327
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Preston
Age: 25
Address: North Cowton, Darlington
Occupation: General smith
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continued in current occupation
Appellant: Alfred Preston
Summary of case: On 30 Jun 1917 Preston was granted an exemption to 31 Oct 1917. Application for extension of exemption certificate. Alfred is the only blacksmith currently working in North Cowton with a population of 250. If he is called up, he will lose his business completely and the nearest other blacksmith is 2 miles away. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3762]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918. |