| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1759
Appeal against conscription of: Roy Simpson
Age: 22
Address: Lodge Farm, Croft on Tees
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Croft Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Richard Bowes, Military Representative
Summary of case: The application to the local tribunal was made by J. Simpson, father of Roy Simpson, who argued that he was essential to the running of the family farm of 250 acres, the farmer himself being lame and there being only one other worker, a 'lad'. The local tribunal granted exemption as long as he was engaged in agriculture. The military representative argued that in view of his age and being single he should be called up after a short period of temporary exemption to make arrangements.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate withdrawn |