| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 194
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Hudson
Age: 26
Address: Low Grounds, Snape
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Bedale 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: Robert Hudson, father
Summary of Case: Large working mixed farm of 204 acres. AppellentÂ’s age 63 and states would not be able to run the farm if his son, George, enlists and his employee, Arthur Hudson, is called up. This would only leave his other son and himself to run the farm. The local tribunal stated that the family comprised of 6 sons, None of which have joined the forces. The local tribunal was of the opinion that the youngest son of 14 could help and that there was sufficient labour available and so Arthur Hudson could be spared from the farm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |