| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2843
Appeal against conscription of: John Stephen Walker
Age: 20
Address: Kirby Sigston Grange, Northallerton
Occupation: Horseman on farm
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas E Walker, father and employer
Summary of case: He has only this man and a 15 year old to work the farm and the boy cannot plough. His application was dismissed by the local tribunal as he has four sons (one of them the 15 year old referred to) and one should join the army. His father appeals against this: This is the only man I have for the heavy lifting as I am not able to do it myself and if he is compelled to join the forces it would mean that the farm would not get worked and would not be able to produce the maximum production which is most essential at the present time.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. |