| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2589
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Guy
Age: 23
Address: Bankheads, Grinton, Richmond
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Reeth 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: Alexander Alderson, employer
Summary of case: Alderson believes Guy is in exempt occupation. He farms 116 and a stray on two moors which are three miles apart. Alderson is 62 and not fit enough to undertake shepherding. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1732]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption whilst in present occupation. Until May or until a substitute to be approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries |