| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5076
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Victor Close
Age: 20
Address: Ribba Hall, Bishopdale
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, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Close, father and employer
Summary of case: Three sons have already gone to the war and it is hoped that they would be entitled to keep Thomas on the farm of 131 1/2 acres as he understands the work of shepherding. The farm is very hilly and there is also an unclosed common to maintain. Close has an exemption from the Agriculture Committee number 186
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |