| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4171
Appeal against conscription of: John Cockburn Hodgson
Age: 30
Address: Stalling Busk, Askrigg
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Hodgson
Summary of case: James Hodgson states that he is very lame and cannot do much work on his farm of 308 acres, with cattle, sheep, etc. The land is much scattered about. John Hodgson is the only man he has for assistance. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/2615]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |