| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4168
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur James Metcalfe
Age: 32
Address: Cubeck Aysgarth
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: William Metcalf, employee
Summary of case: William Metcalfe states that he farms 78 acres with cattle, pigs and sheep. He is in poor health and cannot run the farm himself. He needs his son to do the work otherwise he would be forced to give up the farm. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2454]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |