| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 851
Appeal against conscription of: George Percy Weighell
Age:23
Address: Swinton, Malton
Occupation: Shepherd and thatcher
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Stephen Weighell
Summary of Case: Sole shepherd on a farm of 220 acre with 270 sheep. Also the only thatcher on farm as well as manager of reaping machinery
..There is no other man on the place who could possibly take his position
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jun 1916, Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |