| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4523
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Edward Sayer
Age: 20
Address: Union House Farm, Skeeby
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond 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
Appellant: Walter Ewart Sayer, employer
Summary of case: Previous appeal decided 17 Nov 1917: allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1918. Applicant farms 187 acres with livestock including 6 working horses. His son holds a certificate from the War Ag Committee and is subject to fits, so passed for labour units only. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4439]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |