| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2588
Appeal against conscription of: John Waggett
Age: 36
Address: Satron, Gunnerside
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Waggett
Summary of case: Farms 16 acres, cares for elderly mother in poor health. He has gone to work for another farmer John Whitell who supports Waggets appeal. Working for Whitell released a young man for the army. Agricultural work is his sole employment.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1736]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption whilst in present occupation until a substitute can be found to be approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries |