Document referenceNRCC/CL 9/1/948
TitleWWI Appeal Tribunal papers: Ralph Rutter
DescriptionNorth Riding appeal tribunal number: 948
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Rutter
Age: 24
Address: Shoregill Head, Gunnerside
Occupation: Shepherd and cowman
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: H B Blackett, Military Representative
Summary of case: Originally given exemption to Sep 1916 with further right of appeal on the grounds that he is essential to the working of then family farm. Military representative states that ‘I consider that Robert Rutter could easily do the work, he has only 25 acres .’
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Sep 1916, but this to be final.
Date24 Jun 1916
LevelItem
Extent3 pieces
Catalogue statusCatalogued
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