| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 183
Appeal against conscription of: John Appleton
Age: 26
Address: Burtesett, Hawes
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Richard Metcalfe, employer
Summary of Case: Richard Metcalfe is 79 years old and tenant farmer of large farm. John Appleton is indispensable to the running of the farm and milk production. Without him, the farm will cease milk production. Appeal requested a minimum of temporary exemption to 13 May 1916.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |