| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1962
Appeal against conscription of: John Bainbridge Furness
Age: 28
Address: Ash Tree Farm, Carlton in Cleveland
Occupation: Horseman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Furness, father and employer
Summary of case: This man is indispensable to the carrying out of my business. He is the only man I have left
.Owing to an accident some years ago, and I have recently strained myself, it is impossible for me to do the whole of the work on this farm and if my son has to join the forces I shall have to sell up. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/920]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |