| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2801
Appeal against conscription of: Anthony Freeman Fawcett
Age: 19
Address: Birkrigg Farm, Hawes
Occupation: General farm worker
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: W R Fawcett, brother and employer
Summary of case: The family have two farms to look after by seven of the family. Four of the brothers have joined the army. The appellantÂ’s mother is in ill health and he has asthma. He has a brother with pneumonia who has been given absolute exemption. A F Fawcett helps on one of the farms and the work has come to a standstill on both farms as they are unable to get anyone to help. His sister who was housekeeping for his brother, died on 5 Dec 1916.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Allowed to 1 Jun 1917 |