| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4553
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph James Scarr
Age: 30
Address: Shaw Cole, Askrigg
Occupation: General farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation g) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Scarr, father and employer
Summary of case: Previous exemption until 1 Jan 1918. My farm consists of 95 acres with 139 sheep gaits on Abbotside Common. I have 21 head of cattle 120 sheep and other stock. My son Joseph James Scarr is the only help I have. I am 66 years of age. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/4174]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jan 1918. Exemption until 31 Mar 1918 |