| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 961
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Martin
Age: 25
Address: Healaugh 1916, Richmond
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: H D Blackett, Military Representative
Summary of case: Local tribunal granted conditional exemption as they are the main butchers in the area of very considerable local utility. The military representative argued that he could be spared as there are other butchers in the district.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed. |