| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5245
Appeal against conscription of: John Outhwaite Metcalfe
Age: 18
Address: Newstead Abbotside, Askrigg
Occupation: Farm worker
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
Appellant: John Outhwaite Metcalfe
Summary of case: His whole time is occupied in the production of food, on a farm of 128 acres with 16 milk cows and 180 sheep. Metcalfe has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 896
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |