| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 581
Appeal against conscription of: John Edward Drake
Age: Not given
Address: Warwick House, Middleham
Occupation: Stallion man
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Edward Drake
Summary of Case: Drake had obtained a certificate of absolute exemption from the recruiting officer in Dewsbury, where he had attested on 23 Feb 1916, whilst on holiday. The certificate was contested by the military representative at the Leyburn tribunal on the grounds that he was not a stallion man (exempted occupation) because he did not travel the stallions. Drake appealed on the grounds that his work in breeding horses was of national importance. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1717, NRCC/CL 9/1/2622 and NRCC/CL 9/1/3623]
Supporting evidence: yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Certificate withdrawn, exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |