| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2454
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur James Metcalfe
Age: 31
Address: Cubeck, Aysgarth
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Employer appealed to local tribunal on grounds that he was 65 years old and in poor health. He has been unable to find a substitute and would be obliged to give up the farm if his employee was called up. Temporary exemption was granted until 31 Mar 1917 and man to appear before Medical Board. Military representative appealed against exemption on grounds that it was 'inexpedient in the national Interest this man be retained in Civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption period. Co-operation with his brother's neighbouring farm being possible to clear him for service without injury or hardship'.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. Decision of local tribunal varied. |