| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4522
Appeal against conscription of: John William Coates
Age:19
Address: Barf House, Marrick, Richmond
Occupation: Cowman, shepherd and general farm worker
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Margaret A Coates, mother and employer.
Summary of case: Previous appeal decided 20 Oct 1917. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1918. Mrs Coates is a widow with 4 more children, all under 16, and John William, who holds a certificate from the War Agricultural Committee. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4319]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |