| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 373
Appeal against conscription of: Mark Purvis Marley
Age: 24
Address: Holywell Farm, North Cowton, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman and stockman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: M P Marley
Summary of case: Owing to mothers age, 66, and fathers ill health I am obliged to run the farm, some 44 acres plus livestock, single handed owing to lack of availability of help. The appellant claims his occupation of horseman and stockman is a certified occupation. The local tribunal decision was that the employer ought to be able to manage this holding with casual assistance.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Apr 1916. Allowed to 13 May 1916 conditional on his not applying to review. |