| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4499
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Furnish
Age: 24
Address: Cross Farm Waldon, Aysgarth
Occupation: Shepard and General Farm Worker
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Furnish, father and employer
Summary of case: 195 acre farm with 164 sheep on the moor, plus 38 head of cattle and 230 sheep. Frank is the only help on the farm, his two brothers are already serving in the army. Some of the land is two miles away and they have nice places to attend when foddering the cattle. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4176]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918. |