| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1046
Appeal against conscription of: David Francis Smith
Age:37
Address: West House, Stillington, Easingwold
Occupation: Farmer and cattle dealer
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: David Francis Smith
Summary of case: David Smith states that he owns a farm of 17 acres mainly of grass land and that he has moved his stock to his fathers farm. He has lost his help as his man has joined the Army. He also has a beast and pig jobbing business which cannot continue without him
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Allowed Conditional exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |