| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2113
Appeal against conscription of: John Spence Park
Age: 22
Address: Downholme, Richmond
Occupation: Shepherd and cowman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exemption occupation
Appellant: G Spence
Summary of case: The appellant indicates that applicant is shepherd and cowman on a farm of 58 acres with 16 head of cattle. There are also 70 sheep and two horses. John Spence Park manages the farm in the absence of the appellant. As Shepherd and Cowman the man in question is in certified occupations and on that account entitled to a Certificate of Exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916 Dismissed |