| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4316
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Chilton
Age: 36
Address: Bragg House, Barningham
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Henry Chilton
Summary of case: Chilton farms 60 acres of inland and moor rights, having 30 beasts, 150 sheep and 3 horses. In March 1917 he was allowed 6 months exemption, but on further appeal on 19 Sep 1917 he was refused an extension, the local tribunal considering that his brother, classified Cii, could manage the farm with the help of a shepherd. On his appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal Chilton gives more detail concerning the farm, and states that he has joined Volunteer Training Corps and put in regular drills, walking 3 1/2 miles each way to do so.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Appeal dismissed. |