| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3679
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Best
Age: 25
Address: Wombleton, Nawton
Occupation: Horseman, Beastman
Local tribunal: Kirkbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: William Aydon
Summary of case: Farms 150acres and 50 ewes to lamb and 25 beast to feed and look after. Best is the only competent man on the farm, him joining up will result in a lowering of produce from the farm. The Tribunal finds that the appellant has four men working for him, including Best, plus the appellants brother. The local tribunal stated that Mr Aydon has already been favoured by being allowed to retain Bests services for so long.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Dismissed. |