| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1315
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Edward Ward
Age: 24
Address: Birch Hall, Hackness
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Ward, father and employer
Summary of case: Works on 2000 acre farm with 600 sheep. A strong and active farmhand is required and the appellant cannot manage alone.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |