| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1576
Appeal against conscription of: Randolph Shield
Age: 32
Address: Cottage Farm, Holwick
Occupation: Farm manager
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: R Shield
Summary of case: I took over the management of my grandmothers farm, her only livelihood, on the death of my brother in February 1915, as my grandmother is a helpless invalid. The farm is 29 acres with 12 head of cattle 70 sheep, with 50 lambs, and two horses. As a lead miner I was totally exempt and I claim that my present occupation and position are such as to entitle me to conditional exemption. My grandmother cannot get rid of the farm until the spring of 1918.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |