| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4959
Appeal against conscription of: William H Brown
Age: 34
Address: Home Farm, Baldersby Park, Ripon
Occupation: Herdsman
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: G H Pearson, agent to J Brennand, employer
Summary of case: Appeal of Jan 1918 to North Riding Tribunal, exemption granted to 1 May 1918. Brown has sole charge of a large herd, including Aberdeen Angus 'which owing to their uncertain temper require careful and experienced treatment'. [NRCC/CL 9/1/4569]
Supporting evidence:
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 3 May 1918. Exemption continued to 1 Jun 1918. Final. |