| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2583
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Wearmouth
Age: 28
Address: West Pasture, Mickleton
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Edwin Wearmouth
Summary of case: Solely runs the 29 acre farm with no help, his brother is a miner so in no position to help. He is unable to dispose of the land until 1918. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/ 2130].
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption whilst in present occupation. |