| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 452
Appeal against conscription of: David Cooper
Age: 25
Address: Hollin Barn Farm, Thirsk
Occupation: Farm horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: A Hill Walker, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Local tribunal recommended that he [David Cooper] was in a starred occupation working as horseman on a 100 acre farm, the Advisory Committee thought otherwise and his case went to the Central Tribunal who upheld the decision, that he should be treated as starred. The War office directed that a question should be raised under Section VI b of the New Instructions –this was done on 4 Apr 1916, the local tribunal upholding the star[red occupation].
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Apr 1916. Dismissed. Decision [of local tribunal] confirmed. |