| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4510
Appeal against conscription of: David Joy
Age:32
Address: Forsdale, Hawes
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
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: J Sedgwick, employer
Summary of case: Previous appeal decided 26 July 1917, allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1918. Joy is essential to the farm, being the farmer's only help and having 370 sheep, 40 head of cattle and 6 horses to attend to on 400 acres. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3954]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |