| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5230
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Mason
Age: 20
Address: Gandale Farm, Hunton, Bedale
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Mary MasonÂ’ mother
Summary of case: Appellant is a widow of 65 years of age with an invalid daughter who suffers apoplectic fits and is unable to help on the farm. Ernest is the only man able to do outdoor work and the farm would have to be given up if he was taken. Mason has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 618
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |