| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2812
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Metcalfe
Age: 18
Address: East Scrafton, Middleham
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Simon T Metcalfe, employer
Summary of case: Appellant is a farmer with no other employees. Metcalfe had received a previous temporary exemption and had been granted a further one until a substitute could be found. The employer states that a substitute would not be able to do the job adequately.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |