| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1256
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Sharp
Age: 20
Address: Cold Kirby, Thirsk
Occupation: Beastman
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Geo Crombie and Sons, Solicitors. York
Summary of case: Appellant states that Walter Sharp is a beastman and worker on a farm of 180 sheep, 24 pigs, 18 horses 174 acres. His father is ill and is not able to work. 65 acres of corn needs to be harvested and cannot be done before 1 Sep 1916. It is impossible to get extra labour due to the location of the village.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 16. This to be final. |