| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4175
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Kirkbride
Age: 19
Address: Noble Farm, Cubeck, Aysgarth
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 g) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Kirkbride, employer.
Summary of case: William Kirkbride has a large farm of 670 acres and Henry Kirkbride is the last man left. It is imperative to keep him for shepherding on the hills. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2612]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |