| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4550
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Robert Dodds
Age: 29
Address: Crossfield House, Castle Livington
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship e) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Dodds, father and employer
Summary of case: Previous exemptions take him until 31 Mar 1918 with condition he must work half his time on his uncle's farm. This appeal states; That my son Charles Robert Dodds is indispensable for the working of the Crossfield House Farm of 180 acres of land as a Cowman and general farm work. He feeds all the stock through the winter months, and works on the land, the rest of the year. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4133]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jan 1918. Allowed until 31 Mar 1918 |