| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4500
Appeal against conscription of: William Edward Johnson
Age: 23
Address: Low Houses, Snaizeholme, Hawes
Occupation: Farmer
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, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Edward Johnson, employer
Summary of case: Appellant is 61 years of age farming 310 acres. The farm has seven barns, some more than a mile away. He has a weak arm due to blood poisoning. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3953]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |