| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 593
Appeal against conscription of: John Matthew Outhwaite
Age: 22
Address: Stalling Busk, Askrigg
Occupation: Looks after cattle and sheep
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative.
Summary of case: On his appeal to the local tribunal J M Outhwaite had claimed to be indispensable on his fathers farm, as his two brothers were already in the army. He was allowed exemption conditional on his remaining in his present occupation, on 26 April 1916. The military representative appealed against the local tribunal decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916. Certificate varied. |