| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 958
Appeal against conscription of: George Porter
Age: 37
Address: Brough Hall, Catterick
Occupation: Motor rolley driver
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: H D Blackett, Military Representative
Summary of case: The firm supplies troops with mineral waters and he is impossible to replace. The military representative objected to the two month exemption: The man being in work not of national importance and could be replaced.[See also withdrawn papers NRCC/CL 9/5/19]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed. |