| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2165
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Joseph Clark
Age: 23
Address: Fox Hall, Topcliffe, Thirsk
Occupation: Beastman and shepherd etc
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J Clark, employer
Summary of Case: Appellant would only have one man left to work quite a large farm as he has no accommodation for a married man or family. Too far from the village to employ an old man who would have to walk to the farm. Too much work for one man and himself
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Nov 1916. Dismissed |