| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4516
Appeal against conscription of: John Foster
Age: 27
Address: New Houses, Baldersdale
Occupation: Shepherd and general farm hand
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) exempt occupation
Appellant: Christopher Walker, employer
Summary of case: Previous appeal decided 20 Oct 1917 and allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1918. Foster is the only male help on a farm of 80 acres and open moor 6 miles away. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4312]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918. |