| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1892
Appeal against conscription of: Harry McCombie Walker
Age: 25
Address: Maythorne, Leyburn
Occupation: Ploughman and cowman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Horn, employer
Summary of case: William Horn claims that due to his ill health he needs Walker to plough the land and tend the cows. Horn's own son is fully occupied with the sheep. Horn asks for a three month exemption which would give him time to find another man to replace Walker
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Final |