| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1615
Appeal against conscription of: Francis Moore
Age: 27
Address: Catriggs, Hawes
Occupation: Assistant farm manager
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Richard Moore, father and employer
Summary of case: Francis Moore manages the farm on behalf of his father. His claim for exemption was refused at the local tribunal. Richard Moore appealed on the grounds that the farm could not run without Francis's experience.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. Dismissed |