| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4172
Appeal against conscription of: John Matthew Outhwaite
Age: 24
Address: Stalling Busk, Askrigg
Occupation: Stocksman
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Outhwaite, employer
Summary of case: The appellant is now elderly and his farm is very 'unhandy and mixed up among other people's land.' It is difficult to manage with the cattle and sheep. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2441]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Aug 1917 Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |