| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 993
Appeal against conscription of: Victor Calvert Bennison
Age: 18
Address: Cross Butts Nr Whitby
Occupation: Stockman and ploughman
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major J K Trotter, Military Representative
Summary of case: Although the original claim stages 'f) conscientious objection' as a ground for appeal, no mention is made of this anywhere on the claim form. Victor is granted temporary exemption to 23 November at local tribunal to allow his employer to make arrangements on their farm. Appealed by military representative on grounds that Victor's work is not of national importance and that his employer has more help on the farm than was apparent on his claim form.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Dismissed |