| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 228
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Edward Wawne
Age: 25
Address: Wass, Ampleforth, Malton
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Arthur Edward Wawne
Summary of Case: Appellant is the only assistant his father has on a farm of 20 acres. The local tribunal decision of refusing the application was based on the fact that one son has already been granted temporary exemption. The smallholding does not justify additional help as the father is an able man and lives in the village where help can be had if required.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Mar 1916.- Dismissed |