| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 442
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Henry Carter
Age: 22
Address: Castle Hills, Northallerton
Occupation: Cowman and beastman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: William Carter, father and employer
Summary of Case: The appellant states that Matthew Carter looks after the milk herd, milk round and the other farm animals. There is another man on the farm who sees to the horses and odd jobs but is not capable of doing satisfactory work without supervision. The appellant states that he had tried to get someone to do the work but without success. He feels that Matthew is indispensable to him and if he is called up he would have to considerably reduce his stock and the milk supply He also states that beastman is a certified occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Apr 1916. Dismissed. |