| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4980
Appeal against conscription of: John Bainbridge Furness
Age: 29
Address: Ashtree Farm, Carlton, Northallerton
Occupation: Horseman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Furness
Summary of case: Application to extend exemption granted until May 1918. The man is the only labour I have and I ham [sic] over 60 years of age, as[sic] a weak heart and also am rupture. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4551]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 4 May 1918. Exemption until extended 1 Nov 1918. |