| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2829
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Londsdale
Age: 29
Address: Malt Kiln Cottages, Thirsk Junction
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Thirsk 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 and Wm Fletcher, Farmers
Summary of case: Fletcher works as a shepherd, horseman and general farm work on his father's 200 acre farm. Five workers including his brother have already joined the army and his father, aged 77, is bedridden. His father has been unable to employ a shepherd over military age and has one horseman and young lad for the farm. Fletcher claimed exemption on the grounds of domestic hardship as he also provides a home for his 88 year old grandmother. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1398]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. No jurisdiction. Present appellant only just commenced employing this man. |