| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1706
Appeal against conscription of: Francis Dinsdale
Age: 32
Address: Thoralby, Aysgarth
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Thomas Dinsdale, father
Summary of case: He has two farms, 497 aces, and half share in a moor, 217 aces, He is 76 years old and unable to do any work himself. Only has two sons at home, they milk cows, and also have other cattle and horses and a large flock of sheep. The other son is unable to manage and it is now there critical time with the tupping season approaching.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916 Dismissed |