| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4935
Appeal against conscription of: Christopher Wiley Peacock
Age: 34
Address: 34 Fountain Street, Guisborough
Occupation: Carter
Local tribunal: Guisborough Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: T F H Berwick, National Service Representative
Summary of case: Letter from Chairman from Guisborough Urban district council asking for favourable consideration to Christopher Peacock. Although he is a man of grade 1 category he carries out duties which could not be efficiently carried out by a man in a lower grade. He is fully engaged in agriculture and food distribution and his services are of great value to the allotment holders in this district. National Service Representative is of the opinion that it is not in the national interest for him to remain in civilian employment. [See also NRC/Cl 9/1/4701]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Apr 1918. Allowed. National Service appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |