| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 597
Appeal against conscription of: John Cowell
Age: 30
Address: 3 Victoria Place, Northallerton
Occupation: Miller etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Frances Scholes, Manager
Summary of case: Scholes said that his work production and supply of food was certified for exemption. Also, he would find it very difficult to replace this trained employee. The local tribunal said the applicants services were not indispensable but agreed to exempt him from service until 1 Oct 1916. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1704 and NRCC/CL 9/1/3130]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |