| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 757
Appeal against conscription of: George James Atkinson
Age: 23
Address: Gayle Ing, Thoralby, Aysgarth, Yorkshire
Occupation: Shepherd and cowman
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 Atkinson, employer
Summary of case: I am a farmer and have about 45 acres of land at Gayle Ing and another Farm at Littleburn, Thoralby. I have now about 30 head of cattle etc., 2 horses and 700 sheep. I have one son aged 16 helping me on the farm in addition to the said George James Atkinson, my other son Richard is practically unable to do any work owing to bad eyesight and I cannot manage the farms without George James Atkinson.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Jun 1916 Dismissed. |