| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2441
Appeal against conscription of: John Matthew Outhwaite
Age: 23
Address: Stalling Busk, Askrigg
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Outhwaite, father and employer
Summary of case: The father who is 72 appeals on grounds that his son is the only one who can help look after acreage and livestock in several locations. Exemption originally allowed to 1 Jan 1917. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1713]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. |