| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1093
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Clayton Hudson
Age: 27
Address: Newton-le-Willows
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Isabella Hudson, mother and employer
Summary of case: Only man on farm. No substitute available. This son does buying and selling and is responsible for all the work on the place. His labour and supervision is absolutely necessary to carry on, if called up stock must be disposed of. Mother aged 70 Widow, Two sons in Army in France, 30 acres i.e.12½ Meadow, 13 Pasture, 2½ Oates, 2 Turnips and Mangles, 16 Cattle, 5 Horses and 3 Pigs. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/582]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jul 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 23 Nov 1916. |