| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2762
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Edward Ward
Age: 25
Address: Birch Hall, Hackness
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Joseph Ward, employer and uncle
Summary of case: He is the only man beside myself on the farm. I am sharing his time with my brother on the adjoining farm. This means only three men for 160 acres of enclosed land and two flocks of 500 sheep at least each. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2761, and NRCC/CL 9/1/1315]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Allowed to 1 Aug 1917. |