| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2841
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph C Egglestone
Age: 39
Address: Wild Goose Nest, Osmotherly
Occupation: Poultry Farm Manager
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Major Hutton Squire, Military Representative
Summary of case: The original application was by his employer, Isaac Bell, who has only this man on a 30 acre farm, one of two farms he is running. He looks after 1500 head of pure-bred poultry including the incubator. He was given exemption by the local tribunal until 31 Oct 1916, and then extended to 1 May 1917. The military representative states This man should be called up immediately for service as there is sufficient labour on the farm to carry it on without him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. Exemption to be extended to 1 Oct 1917. |