| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 399
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Dawson Wedgewood
Age: 21
Address: Highfield Hutton Sessay
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk 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: H D Wedgewood
Summary of Case: Only horseman on 187 acre farm, responsible for other duties ie. Travelling a stallion, binding, thatching, carrying corn on threshing days and breaking in horses.
Supporting evidence:
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916 Allowed. Exemption for 1 day. |