| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5228
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Utley junior
Age: 19
Address: Swineside, Middleham
Occupation: Farmer
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: Joseph Utley Senior, father and employer
Summary of case: Two farms, one of which is looked after by the son who is employed the whole time on farm work and is irreplaceable. Appellant has rheumatism and sometimes can't get out for up to a week. Utley junior has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 599
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |