| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4775
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Wilson
Age: 29
Address: High Gill Farm, Aysgarth
Occupation: Shepherd
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
Appellant: Humphrey Wilson, employer
Summary of case: One previous application granted exemption to 31 Mar 1918. Wilson is the only man on a 170 acre farm with 99 cattle/cows, sheep and horses. Has also ploughed out 4 extra acres, so Wilson is indispensable. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4501]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 Mar 1918. Allowed to 31 July 1918. |