| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1245
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Wheldon
Age: 24
Address: Esk House, Farndale East, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Farming
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mrs Annie Weldon mother, widow and employer.
Summary of case: Annie Weldon is the tenant of a small dale-side farm of 77 acres of which only 24 acres are arable and 276 sheep mostly on the moor. There are two sons of military age on the farm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Dismissed |