| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 207
Appeal against conscription of: Bernard Horn
Age: 22 years 11 months
Address: Maythorne, Leyburn
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Horn, father and employer.
Summary of Case: Appellant states that his son is a skilled man and has done the shepherding for 9 years. The farm consists of 280 acres, 98 cattle,140 lambing sheep. 60 pigs and 2 horses. The farm is widespread. He also has 11 cattle 4 miles away and employs a local man to tend them. He states he also has a 14 year old son who he would like to have a professional career.
Supporting evidence. No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Allowed. Granted one days exemption. |