| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3953
Appeal against conscription of: William Edward Johnson
Age: 23
Address: Low Houses, Snayeholme, Hawes
Occupation: Sheppard
Local tribunal: Aysgarth 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: Edward Johnson
Summary of case: His father is aged 60 and farms 310 acres; he can no longer do the heavy work and relies upon his son. William has already been exempt on four occasions. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/2431]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Jul 1917. Allowed to 1 Nov 1918, meanwhile efforts to be made to replace the man. |