| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2130
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Wearmouth
Age: 28
Address: West Pasture, Mickleton
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exemption occupation
Appellant: Edwin Wearmouth
Summary of case: Appellant is the tenant of the farm with 29 acres with 13 head of cattle, 24 sheep and 2 horses. He cannot get rid of the land until the spring and has no other relative to assist apart from brothers who are all coal miners.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916 Allowed to 1 Jan 1917 |