| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 57
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Taylor
Age: 23
Address: Castleton, Grosmont, Yorks
Occupation: Horseman, cowman and general farm worker
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Welford Alexander, medical practitioner, farmer and employer
Summary of case: Appellant could be away for 2 days on midwifery calls. The farm is in rough moorland area only accessible by horse. For these reasons he must have a man to look after the horses and farm. He has tried to find other labour but has failed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1916. Exempt until 1 Jun 1916 |