| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 364
Appeal against conscription of: John Fawcett
Age: 40
Address: Merebeck, Baldersdale, Cotherston, Darlington
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Fawcett
Summary of case: John Fawcett is one of two brothers farming sheep in a remote area both are necessary to the successful running of the farm. No hired help can be obtained. The nearest village is five miles away. The countryside is denuded of agricultural hands. The local tribunals decision stated, in the opinion of the tribunal most of whom are well acquainted with the farm and its conditions, appellants brother is quite capable of carrying on the farm by himself and this release the appellant for the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Apr 1916. Allowed, exemption for 1 day. |