| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 881
Appeal against conscription of: John Thompson Drake
Age: 33
Address: 24 Ratcliffe Street, Burtonstone Lane, York
Occupation: Salesman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of Case: John Drake was employed as an agricultural machinery salesman. Local tribunal considered that they thought work important as it affected food supply. Granted exemption to end of harvest season 6 Sept 1916. Military representative did not consider work of national importance.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jun 1916. Dismissed |