| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2585
Appeal against conscription of: George Young
Age: 23
Address: Abbey Farm, Eggleston Abbey, Bernard Castle
Occupation: Horseman
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: Matthew Young, employer
Summary of case: Matthew Young farms 268 acres with his son as first horseman, a second man liable for call up as second horseman and a stockman who doubles as a quarryman. Already short staffed he has advertised for four weeks looking for labour with no results. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1781]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption granted provided Peacock remains in current occupation until a replacement can by found approved any the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. |