| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2288
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Clayton Hudson
Age: 28
Address: Newton Le Willows, Yorks
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Isabella Hudson, mother and employer
Summary of case: Previously granted exemption to November 23 1916. Appeal to extend on grounds that Harry is the only remaining son on the farm; other two are in the army. Harry's mother is a widow of 70 years of age and would be unable to continue the farm without him.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Dec 1916. Dismissed but not to be called up to 31 Jan 1917. |