| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4514
Appeal against conscription of: William Valentine Hoggett
Age: 31
Address: Battle Hill Farm, Lartington
Occupation: Shepherd, horseman and general farm work
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Hoggett, father and employer
Summary of case: Previous appeal decided 9 Nov 1917 and allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1918. William Hoggett, who is classified C1, is one of two sons of the appellant; both are needed to run a large farm which includes 1000 acres of hard moorland, worked by the other son, so this one is in charge of the rest of the livestock etc. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4430]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed and certificate renewed to 31 Mar 1918. |