| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2625
Appeal against conscription of: Francis Abbott
Age: 24
Address: Newsham Grange, Northallerton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Nelson, farmer and employer
Summary of case: Abbott is the only employee, except for a boy of 15, on the farm of 101 acres. It would be impossible to maximise production if he were called up. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1682]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption till a suitable substitute is found |