| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4517
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Foster
Age: 28
Address: Westwood Farm, Bowbank, Middleton in Teesdale
Occupation: Dairy farmer
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: Thomas Foster
Summary of case: Previous appeal decided 9 Nov 1917, allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1918. Applicant is the only male left on the family farm, working 62 acres and 12 milking cattle etc with the help of his 16 yr-old sister. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4431]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918. |