| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4282
Appeal against conscription of: Nahum Billet
Age: 24
Address: Skipton Hill, Sutton, Thirsk
Occupation: Farm Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: J B Pattinson, employer
Summary of Case: I have 110 acres of land 56 acres arable with a stock of 6 horses (4 working) 40 head of cattle including 8 milking cows also 69 sheep and 19 pigs. The labour consists of myself, one man and a boy. This farm is very hilly and requires a man with a good knowledge of hill land to work the horses and implements. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3390]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |