| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 849
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Stuart Highmoor
Age: 22
Address: Hutton Moor, Ripon
Occupation: Farm manager etc
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Lt Colonel William W Maude, Military Representative
Summary of Case: The military representative states that Highmoor was put on the farm to avoid service The local tribunal had previously heard Mr Spence, the farm owner, and were satisfied this was not the case and so refused the military representatives application to them.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jun 1916. Dismissed |