| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1269
Appeal against conscription of: John Robert Cattle
Age: 32
Address: Sheriff Hutton, York
Occupation: Small Farmer
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: William Cattle, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states that his other son has already joined the army and this is his only son that is at home to work the land. Local tribunal states that small holding is only 19 acres. He has already received two temporary exemptions and that the applicant could be spared to join the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |