| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 986
Appeal against conscription of: William Knaggs
Age: 23
Address: Howden Hill, Cleasby
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Croft Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Percy Stephens, Military Representative, Croft Hall, Darlington
Summary of case: The local tribunal granted Knaggs Exemption for such period as engaged in agriculture on 5 Jun 1916. The military representative objected: I consider that five months exemption in place of absolute exemption should meet the case. The clerk of the local tribunal stated that the military representative has made an unnecessary and vexatious appeal
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |