| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5233
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Metcalfe
Age: 20
Address: East Scrafton, Middleham
Occupation: Shepherd 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, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Simon Wait Metcalfe, father and employer
Summary of case: Farm of 280 acres and sight of unenclosed common of 785 acres. 500 sheep, 20 cows, 20 head of young cattle and 6 horses. Appellant has been ill with pneumonia, Robert is the only man I have and is irreplaceable. Robert Metcalfe has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 210
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |