| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 586
Appeal against conscription of: James Corps
Age: Not stated
Address: Aiskew, Bedale
Occupation: Rabbit catcher
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: James Corps
Summary of Case: Corps had contracts with 20 local farmers, whose names and addresses are included, for killing rabbits to keep them off the corn. He had previously been granted an exemption of 2 months until 9 Jun 1916 and was requesting a further exemption of 2 or 3 months
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Exemption allowed to 1 Jul 1916 |