| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1359
Appeal against conscription of: Caleb Farnaby
Age: 21
Address: Sheriff Hutton, York
Occupation: Castrator
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Algernon Barlow, Military Representative
Summary of case: The original application was made by his father. He and his son operate on over 360 horses a year as well as bulls, sheep and pigs. The father has a weak heart and he has been unable to find anyone to replace his son as this is skilled work. The local tribunal granted temporary exemption to Nov 1 1916. The military representative thought this exemption was too long, and there is a younger son, above school age who could help.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Certificate cancelled. |