| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5070
Appeal against conscription of: Sidney Reeves
Age: 18
Address: Gildersbeck Farm, Middleham
Occupation: Cowman etc
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Alfred Reeves, father and employer
Summary of case: Sidney is the only son at home for working the farm. One son is serving in France and the other is a school boy. The farm work is of national importance. Reeves has an exemption from the Agriculture Committee number 696
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |