| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 798
Appeal against conscription of: John Brewster
Age: 39
Address: Kirby Mills, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Farm, horseman etc
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Jennings, employer
Summary of Case: Owing to the unfavourable weather during the present month I have been unable to prepare my land for sowing and if this man is taken now I shall be severely handicapped. Moreover a large number of poor people are supplied by one with coal by a 1cwt bag at a time, and they would severely feel the inconvenience if they were devoid of obtaining a supply of fuel in small lots especially if the spring remains cold.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Jun 1916. Conditional exemption. |