| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 759
Appeal against conscription of: William Thomas Sunter
Age: 21
Address: Thwaite Bridge, Hawes, Yorkshire
Occupation: 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: Elizabeth Sunter
Summary of case: Because I have a farm of 496 acres of land 56 aces for mowing this season. Stock generally consists of 270 sheep and 52 head of cattle. I rear from 17 to 20 calves yearly and milk 14 cows. His time is fully employed on the land.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Jun 1916 Dismissed. |