| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 262
Appeal against conscription of: John Brabbs
Age: 25
Address: Naffits Farm, Sutton on the Forest, Easingwold
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Brabbs, father and employer
Summary of case: John Brabbs has two farms: Naffits Farm consisting of 158 acres and Carr House Farm consisting of 130 acres. Tenancy of the second farm commences on 6th Apr. My son John has acted as head horseman, machinist and corn carrier at Naffits Farm for the last four years. He has charge of ten horses, and wrks some of the horses on the farm
...my present staff consists of y two sons and a married labourer who is affected with heart disease and can only do certain work. He cannot do any heavy work.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed |