Description | North 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. |