| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 987
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Albert Hodgson
Age: 28
Address: Stapleton, Nr Darlington
Occupation: Shepherd and 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
Appellant: Percy Stephens, Military Representative
Summary of case: Local tribunal granted temporary exemption. Military Representative appealed claiming the original claim for exemption had come too late. The North Riding Appeal Tribunal disagreed with him and allowed exemption to stand
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |