| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4507
Appeal against conscription of: John Iveson
Age: 20
Address: East Shaw Farm, Gayle, 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
Appellant: James Iveson, employer
Summary of case: The appellant is aged 63, farms 143 acres and is planning on keeping more milk cows in the spring. Due to blood poisoning in his hand the appellant is unable to milk the cows. John is the only help and does all of the shepherding. His presence is invaluable to the running of the farm. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3951]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918. |