| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4860
Appeal against conscription of: William Barker
Age: 38
Address: High Street, Easingwold
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: William Barker
Summary of case: The appellant works on his fathers farm of 80 acres. He argues that the farm would be unable to carry on without him as his father is 72 years of age [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2721]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 13 Apr 1918. Allowed conditional exemption while in present occupation as farmer and upon his continuing to drill with the Volunteer Training Corps. |