| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4312
Appeal against conscription of: John Foster
Age: 27
Address: New Houses, Baldersdale, Cotherstone
Occupation: Shepherd and general farm worker
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Christopher Waller, employer
Summary of case: On 30 June1917 Foster had been given an exemption until 1 Oct 1917. He is appealing for a further exemption. Foster is the only employee on a livestock farm of 140 acres, with open moorland 6 miles from home which needs to be shepherded year round. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3756]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Certificate renewed to 1 Jan 1918 |