| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2305
Appeal against conscription of: Garbutt Agar
Age: 25
Address: North Gill Farm, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Farm Horseman
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Isaac Peacock, employer
Summary of case: Mr Peacock, 70 years old, has a 136 acres farm and his only other hired man is leaving service on 23 November 1918. His nephew, Estill Peacock, is permanently disabled and can only do light work therefore it would be impossible for him to carry on the farm without this man.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Dec 1916. Dismissed, employer's appeal, but man not to be called up until 1 Jan 1917. |