| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2818
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Johnson Atkinson
Age: 26
Address: Sheep Hills Farm, Asenby
Occupation: Horseman and machinist
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: J J Atkinson, father and employer
Summary of case: Farm consists of 56 acres
.the man applied for does all the horse work, chopping drilling reaping etc also assists with the cattle when he can. Previous to war I had two men to do the work and also extra labour in addition to myself. At the present time I have only my son now applied for and myself.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |