| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1581
Appeal against conscription of: George Robert Macdonald
Age: 23
Address: West Millwaters, Bowes
Occupation: Shepherd and farm manager
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Macdonald, father
Summary of case: Appellant near retirement age with N.E.Railway and due a pension in 18 months, and also farmer of 160 acres, with 60 sheep on Bowes moor. Without the help of my son I would have to leave my job and lose my pension.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep.1916. Dismissed |