| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 232
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Sharp
Age: 20
Address: Cold Kirby, Thirsk
Occupation: Beastman
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: William Sharp, father and employer
Summary of Case: Indispensable to farm. Other sons exempt. Appeal initially dismissed. However, due to appellantÂ’s subsequent terminal illness appeal reheard
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Apr 1916. Dismissed. Reheard 17 Apr 1916 and allowed to 1 Jul 1916 |