| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1247
Appeal against conscription of: Noah Davison
Age: 32
Address: Lund Court, Nawton
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Davison, father and employer.
Summary of case: Appellant states Noah is indispensable to him as a shepherd on a farm of 335 sheep which are under his entire charge. AppellantÂ’s entire farm is 323 acres, 123 acres of which is corn, 55 acres of roots and 20 acres to mow. 28 Horses (12 of which are working) 56 cattle. Noah also works a binder at harvest time. Original appeal was allowed until 15 Oct 1916 but this appeal was re-heard and was then Dismissed as more labour became available after seasonal work had been completed.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 15 Oct. Re-heard 16 Dec 1916 and dismissed. |