| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5759
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Brown
Age: 36
Address: Cargo Fleet Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Salesman and public horse slaughterer
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, c) education or training, d) serious hardship
Medical grade: 3
Appellant: Robert Brown
Summary of case: Application for re hearing for variation of original exemption owing to changes in category and additional facts and circumstances relating to the man's occupation and business. Permission granted by director of recruiting, ministry of national service, Newcastle upon Tyne. Medical category changed from 1 to 3 and has taken over father's job of public horse slaughterer. He does all slaughtering for Middlesbrough corporation, Middlesbrough co-op and businesses within 20 miles, and also all the cattle and horses for farmers in the district. [ Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5179 included with these papers]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1918. Allowed to 11 April 1919. |