| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1566
Appeal against conscription of: William Coates
Age: 20
Address: Crackpot, Low Row, Richmond
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Coates, father and employer
Summary of case: With 122 acres of land, 36 head of cattle, two working horses, and 95 sheep to tend I have tried to get someone in his place, unsuccessfully. I appeal to be made like other farmers with the same quantity of stock as it is impossible for one man to do by himself. He is my only son.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |