| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5518
Appeal against conscription of: Johnstone Inglis Baillie
Age: 43
Address: Sandhutton York
Occupation: Rabbit catcher formerly gamekeeper, Aldby Park Estate
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Military Service Act: Not stated
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship
Medical grade: A
Appellant: H C Parslow, St Peters Grove, York. National Service representative
Summary of case: Mr Baillie worked at Aldby Park Estate for Earl Lindsay. In their reasons for granting an exemption to 1 October 1918, the local tribunal stated that the fact this man was considered to be very useful in the district, as was evidenced by the appeal received by nine farmers, and also in view of his domestic position the tribunal were of the opinion that this man should have exemption. This would enable him to give his services during a harvest season. They also took into consideration the fact that his oldest son was already in the army and he was very useful to the district in catching rabbits. If the rabbits are not kept properly killed down the corn crops will be damaged. In view of the scarcity of food it is essential that as much corn as possible should be produced
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jul 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |