| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 920
Appeal against conscription of: John Bainbridge Furness
Age: 27
Address: Ash Tree Farm, Carlton in Cleveland, Northallerton
Occupation: Horseman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Furness, employer, father.
Summary of case: The appellant stated that following an accident he was incapable of running the farm without his sons assistance. Without this help the appellant claims he would be forced to sell up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct. 1916. Conditional |