| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2055
Appeal against conscription of: Clarence Herbert Webster
Age: 19
Address: Abbey Farm, Yeddingham, West Heslerton, York
Occupation: Stallion attendant
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: H P Webster
Summary of case: Clarence Herbert Webster looks after five stallions during winter and travels with another during the season, which is a difficult horse to handle and will only work for him. He also has a number of horses to break this winter. The wheat needs sowing and he will have to take out the plough. Tribunal finds this man can be spared.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. |