| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 415
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Smith
Age: 27
Address: Bruntcliffe Farm, Staddle Bridge, Northallerton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Smith, employer and father
Summary of case: On the 18 Mar 1916 the local tribunal granted a three month exemption for John Smith to make other arrangements. John Smith is appealing against this for a further exemption: He has under his charge seven working horses and five young horses to work and attend each day upon 215 acres Farm, arable 105 acres, cattle 60, sheep 96. There are besides Alfred, my son Edgar and my son William aged 15 no other men.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916 Allowed. Exemption to 1 Aug 1916 |