| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2624
Appeal against conscription of: Spencer Ewbank
Age: 24
Address: Temple Farm, Leyburn. .
Occupation: Joint tenant farmer on dairy and breeding farm
Local tribunal: Leyburn 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: John Ewbank, brother and joint tenant
Summary of case: Spencer Ewbank jointly ran a small dairy and breeding farm of 24-30 milking cows with his brother and mother. He had been granted a temporary exemption by the local tribunal until 21 February 1917.John Ewbank appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed |