| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4176
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Furnish
Age: 24
Address: Cross Farm, Walden, 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 d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Furnish, employer
Summary of case: The appellant states that he could not carry on his farm without his farm as the other two sons are serving in the army and it would be impossible to manage 195 acres with cattle and sheep. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2609]
Supporting evidence: No 30 Aug 1917
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |