| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 596
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Victor Stairman
Age: 28
Address: Romanby, Northallerton
Occupation: Cartman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: D Oakley, employer
Summary of case: Oakley said 19 of his staff had joined HM Forces and Stairman was the only one left who understood horses. He wanted him to stay until 31 Jul so works in hand could be finished.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Dismissed |