| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3247
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Pickersgill
Age: 39
Address: Market Place, Middleham
Occupation: Butcher and farmer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Pickersgill
Summary of case: On 31 Oct 1916, local tribunal granted exemption to 31 Mar 1917. He supplies meat to 10 neighbouring villages and has 10 acres of land. [See alsoNRCC/CL 9/1/1889]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Mar 1917.Allowed to 1 Oct 1917: to join the Volunteer Training Corps. |