| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4569
Appeal against conscription of: William H Brown
Age: 34
Address: Home Farm, Baldersby Park, Thirsk
Occupation: Herdsman
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation e) exempt occupation
Appellant: G.H Peirson. Land Agent to J. Brennand, Baldersby Park, Thirsk.
Summary of case: Brown has charge of 95 cattle, 100 sheep and pigs and a man of 70 years to help. About half the cattle are Aberdeen Angus which owing to their uncertain temper require an experienced man to manage them. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4205]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jan 1918. Allowed to 1 May 1918 |