| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1732
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Guy
Age: 23
Address: Bank Head, Low Row, Richmond
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Captain Henry Lomax of Richmond Barracks. Military Representative
Summary of case: At the local tribunal Thomas Guy states that he is the only person employed on a farm belonging to Alexander Alderson looking after sheep and cattle and Mr Alderson is unable to manage alone. Captain Lomax appeals against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Letter from doctor William Speirs stating that he is caring for Alexander Alderson
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916 Allowed exemption to 1 January 1917. Military appeal |