| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 413
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Morton
Age: 32
Address: Ivy House, Borrowby, Thirsk
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Alfred Morton, father and farmer
Summary of case: The local tribunal decided that the services of Matthew Morton were not indispensable. His father appealed against this decision: I occupy 23 1/2 acres of land grass 11 acres from the house. I have only my son Matthew on the farm. I am 71 years of age. My son has everything to do. I have 5 horses 12 beasts.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916. Dismissed. |