| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2713
Appeal against conscription of: Simeon Barker
Age: 23
Address: Gillamoor, Kirkbymoorside
Occupation: Shepherd and Horseman
Local tribunal: Kirkbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Wilson Barker, father and employer
Summary of case: The farm consists of 128 acres and 130 sheep. Barker is the main employee acting as shepherd and carries out all the work with the horses including sowing, drilling and cutting corn.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917 Allowed exemption to 31 Jul 1917. |