| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 261
Appeal against conscription of: David Ventress
Age: 36
Address: Hall Farm, Farnwale, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Horseman, Wagoner and foreman
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside 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: George Ventress. brother
Summary of case: George Ventress has a farm of 133 acres of which 70 are arable. He has five horses, 25 cattle and 80 lambing ewes. David Ventress is the only man on the farm and it is difficult to get anyone to work in such an isolated district.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Mar 1916. Allowed. Exemption for 1 month |