| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 891
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Handley
Age: 40
Address: 6 Henry Street, South Bank
Occupation: Manual worker at artificial manure works
Local tribunal: Eston Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: W. Evans for H and E Albert Chemical Works, employer
Summary of Case: Very heavy manual work making valuable material for agriculture. Handley cannot be replaced and should be exempt in accordance with Board of Agriculture letter.
Exemption requested until Reserved Occupation Committee make decision
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916 Appeal allowed until 1 Jan 1917 |