| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4573
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Francis Metcalfe
Age: 31
Address: Kirby Knowle, Thirsk
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Herbert Francis Metcalfe
Summary of case: The appellant is joint tenant with his brother, of a farm of 120 acres. 72 acres are arable and on strong clay and wetland which takes a lot of working, his brother through illness is only able to do the lighter work, and the rest is left to Herbert. If taken for Military Service they would have to give up the farm. He is married with one child. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3778]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918. Dismissed, but not to be called up before 1 February 1918 |