| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 805
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Vine
Age: 18
Address: National Works, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Circular sawyer etc
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Porrit, employer
Summary of Case: Many men already been called up and Porrit feels his business will suffer. Part of his work is erecting huts for the military. Local tribunal finds he can continue in business without Vine and the amount of work on military huts has decreased. Vine is also not in a reserved occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Jun 1916. Dismissed. |