| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2578
Appeal against conscription of: John Ralph Peacock
Age: 29
Address: West Roods, Boldron, Barnard Castle
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Ralph Peacock
Summary of case: He farms 40 acres of land, his sister manages the dairy. He also helps his 77 year old father farm close by. They have no hired help and none could be found, if he is called up it would be impossible run both farms. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2135]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917, Allowed. Conditional whilst in current occupation until substitute found to be approved of by the representative of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries (A) |