| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 968
Appeal against conscription of: Charlie Wareing
Age: 39
Address: Cravengate, Richmond
Occupation: Foreman of market garden
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: J G Sheldon, employer
Summary of case: The employer claimed he was essential to the market garden, these being of vital importance. He argued to the appeal tribunal that the man was in a certified occupation and was therefore exempt. The local tribunal stated to the appeal tribunal that they were not satisfied that the employer was a market gardener and had given 3 monthsÂ’ temporary exemption to allow the current crop to be cleared.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Dismissed. |