| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3998
Appeal against conscription of: William Ruston
Age: 19
Address: Moorcock, Hackness, Scarborough
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) Exempt occupation
Appellant: Mr Smith, employer
Summary of case: Previously granted exemption to 31 July 1917 (case 2711). Application for extension because Mr Smith's farm has 15 horses and 25 beasts with only one small boy to help in addition to William Ruston. Farm is 4 miles from nearest village so finding casual labour is unlikely. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2711]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |