| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4272
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Pickersgill
Age: 39
Address: Market Place, Middleham
Occupation: Butcher and farmer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Joseph Pickersgill
Summary of Case: Is currently the only butcher in Middleham and the local area. He farms ten acres and is married with four children. His wife could not carry on the business without him. He is a member of the Volunteer Training Corps. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3247]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Exemption granted until 1 Jan 1918. |