| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2163
Appeal against conscription of: Wheldon Wintersgill
Age: 34
Address: c/o James Moore, Kilburn Parks, Thirkelby
Occupation: Beastman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Moore, employer
Summary of Case: Wintersgill and a boy of 15 are the only hard workers on Moores farm. Two men come from Kilburn to help on the farm. Wintersgill is up for military service on 23 November 1916, but he is not very strong. On 6 Dec Wintersgill went to Richmond and was passed C (1) for home service only.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Dec 1916. Allowed to 31 March 1917 |