| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5327
Appeal against conscription of: Reginald Easterby
Age: 23
Address: Thornton Bridge, Pilmoor
Occupation: Shepherd etc
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Henry Easterby, employer
Summary of case: Previously granted conditional exemption on 17 Jan 1917. Farm is 441 acres of which 281 arable, 84 cattle, 70 ewes and followers and 145 other sheep, plus milk cows and pigs and 32 horses. Reginald is the only shepherd. There are 6 other men working on the farm, including two soldiers, and the owner. Two sons are already in the Army. Decision states he is not required to join the Volunteer Training Corps. Easterby has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 955
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |