| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2459
Appeal against conscription of: John Dinsdale
Age: 28
Address: Low Bolton, Redmire
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: William Dinsdale, father and employer
Summary of case: Essential for the operation of the farm. In the national interest essential that he should be retained in his present occupation. The only other help I have is a delicate brother, not employed by me but works for his board and accommodation where able to do so. He is not permanently with me and is only fit for light work at any time.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. Decision of local tribunal varied. |