| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 979
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Raine
Age: 21
Address: Whashton
Occupation: Coal lead and contractor
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Walter Raine
Summary of case: Walter Raine delivered coal in small lots to 200 households in the villages of Whashton, Kirby Hill, and Ravensworth. This was his application for a second temporary exemption whilst he sought someone to take over the business and also as he made and gathered hay. Supporting letters from a local vicar and the headmaster of the grammar school pointed out the dearth of strong young men to take over this physical work.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Aug 1916 |