| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 200
Appeal against conscription of: John Lawence Spence
Age: 24
Address: Newton Grange, Londonderry, Bedale
Occupation: Farm stockman, milker etc
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Local tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Lawrence Spence
Summary of Case: He believes he is essential to the running of his fathers farm along with his brothers and it would cause financial hardship to his father were he to be enlisted. The farm is 120 acres, 35 acres of harvest and a dairy herd providing 300 gallons of milk each week. The local tribunal found that there were 5 sons working on the farm one of which has been granted total exemption. There are also 2 daughters at home.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed |