| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3678
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Wilson
Age: 25
Address: Cawthorn, Cropton, Pickering
Occupation: Sheppard, Horseman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: William Wilson, father and employer
Summary of case: Is in a certified exemption, this exemption was withdraw by the military. Richard is the sole Sheppard on the farm and the sheep have started lambing. His work on the 286 acre farm is his only job. There is no hired labour on the farm and none is to be had if needed. There is as second son, 23, a daughter, 16, and a boy, 14, who also works the farm with the father. The local tribunal stated that that the appellant should make some sacrifices, and if Richard joins the army a hired man could be found.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Allowed, exemption until a suitable substitute can be found, but no further application to be made. |