| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2566
Appeal against conscription of: William James Hunt
Age: 22
Address: Marske, Richmond
Occupation: Cowman and horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Ralph Hunt, employer
Summary of case: Asks to apply for further exemption as he is the sole cowman and no replacement can be found a. Owner of farm is 62 and cannot manage alone. The job has been advertised but no replacement could be found. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1751]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional so long as hr remains in present occupation on same farm |