| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 630
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Preston
Age: 23
Address: North Cowton, Darlington
Occupation: Blacksmith
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Alfred Preston
Summary of Case: Sole Blacksmith in parish of more than 250 people. If taken into the army would lose his business which he acquired 2 years ago. Also allows his mother a weekly monetary payment which would be lost to her. Petition was presented signed by local villagers
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 May 1916. Allowed. Conditional exemption to 1 Oct 1916. |