| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1678
Appeal against conscription of: Wilfred Sherwood
Age: 34
Address: Ash Tree, West Rounton
Occupation: Small farmer and skilled in all farm work
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Atkinson, employer
Summary of case: Appellant is a farmer with 160 acres with 10 horses four working, 60 beast, 50 sheep. Sherwood is the only man for the horses, stacking and thatching and only has a young boy to help with the hay. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/747]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916 Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |