| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1729
Appeal against conscription of: William H Brown
Age: 33
Address: Home Farm, Baldersby Park, Thirsk
Occupation: Herdsman
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Agent to John Brennand
Summary of case: William Brown is employed by John Brennand of Baldersby Park where he manages a herd of pure bred Aberdeen Angus cattle which need very careful handling and he is only helped by a man over 70 years of age and a boy. A previous appeal has been refused but a temporary exemption granted by the Appeal Tribunal at Northallerton. See also case number 728
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916 Allowed exemption to 1 Mar 1917 |