| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1618
Appeal against conscription of: John Bousfield
Age: 27
Address: Mirk Pot, Snaizholme, Hawes
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Adam Bousfield, father and employer
Summary of case: Originally issued with a conditional certificate of exemption. This was revoked at local tribunal on 24 Aug after application by military representative. Adam has appealed on the grounds that the farm is in a high district, with the pastures over 3 miles from home and therefore requires a very fit man to shepherd the 600 sheep. Without his son, he would be unable to find a suitable replacement and unable to manage the flock.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. Dismissed. |