| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 731
Appeal against conscription of: Eldred Rose
Age: 18
Address: North Farm, Cowesby, Northallerton
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: (a) continue in current occupation (e) Ill health or infirmity
Appellant: John Bell, employer
Summary of Case: John Bell considers his employee, Eldred Rose, ‘essential to the countries needs that this man should remain at home to produce food for the people instead of being on military duties.’
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Jun 1916. Dismissed |