| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2711
Appeal against conscription of: William Ruston
Age: 19
Address: Moorcock, Hackness
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Coverdale, employer
Summary of case: Appellant who has 375 acres, 15 horses, 25 beasts and 200 sheep on a farm 4 miles from any village and states it is impossible to run the farm without the labour of Ruston. Local tribunal state that farmer has three employees in total that work on the farm, and therefore does not need Ruston
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 Allowed before 31 Jul 1917 |