| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3390
Appeal against conscription of: Natum Billett
Age: 24
Address: Skipton Hill, Sutton, Thirsk
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John B. Pattison, farmer and employer
Summary of case: I have 110 acres of land 56 acres arable with stock consisting of 38 head of cattle including 9 milk cows, 50 sheep and 22 pigs, 7 horses (4 working). I have one man and a boy along with myself to work the place. This farm is very hilly and difficult to work and requires a man with a hill side knowledge to work it to the best interests of the nation. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/23-7]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Apr 1917 Allowed to 1 Oct1917. |