| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4075
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Edward Ward
Age: 26
Address: Birch Hall, Hackness, Scarborough
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Ward, employer
Summary of case: One previous appeal resulting in temporary exemption to 1 Aug 1917. Albert works for his father, John, and uncle, Joseph [NRCC/CL 9/1/4077] on a moorland farm covering a total of 3,900 acres with 1300 ewes plus lambs. There are also 160 of enclosed land, 7-10 beasts and 4 horses. He is the only man employed by them. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2761]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918. |