| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 962
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Hird
Age: 29
Address: High Green, Arkendale
Occupation: Chert miner
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: H D Blackett, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal granted conditional exemption as his employer argued he was needed for the production of chert stones for the pottery industry. The military representative had argued it should be temporary exemption to enable another, older man to be found.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Appeal withdrawn as a medical certificate was produced to the appeal tribunal showing he was fit for home service only. |