| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3643
Appeal against conscription of: William Jowsey Atkinson
Age:38
Address: Scalby Nabs, Scalby
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Scalby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: H.J. Atkinson
Summary of case: Farmer with six children would have to sell 10 acre farm if called up. Also assists father in adjoining farm and three other neighbouring farms. [See also NRCC/L 9/1/2755]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 May 1917. Allowed to 1 Sep 1917. |