| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 942
Appeal against conscription of: John Handley
Age: 31
Address: Spital, Bowes
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Startforth 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: Thomas Bell
Summary of case: Employer appealed on the grounds that the man was an experienced shepherd who had worked the Bowes Moor for 4 years and it was impossible to replace him at this time. Tribunal noted that the employer had refused to employ older man and the appellant was prepared to work for a lower wage.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916. Final |