| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 458
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Pearson
Age: Not stated
Address: Burniston
Occupation: Beastman
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Edwin Pearson
Summary of Case: He works his invalid fathers farm. Father had had an accident and could no longer work in the capacity as farm foreman so he commenced farming on his own with the essential assistance of his sons who stood by him with practically no wages. The appellant stated his work is one of the certified occupations and that it is necessary in the national interests and for the maintenance of the food supply. He is needed to run the farm as his father is unable to and his two brothers are married and live away from the farm and are also attested.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Apr 1916. Dismissed. Leave to appeal [to Central Tribunal] refused. |