| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 208
Appeal against conscription of: Jacob Ryder
Age: 23
Address: Braidley, Middleham
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Leyburn 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: Jacob Ryder.
Summary of Case: He states that he looks after 200 sheep and it is lambing time and assists with the 14 milking cows. Along with his brother he runs one of his fathers farms at Braidley. The local tribunal noted his brother was rejected from military service. He also has sisters and a mother at the farm.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed |