| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 943
Appeal against conscription of: George William Hare
Age: 20
Address: Trees Farm, Cross Lane, Barnard Castle
Occupation: Horseman, ploughman
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Ralph Hare, father and employer
Summary of case: Appealed on the grounds that his was the only man capable of working the farm. He had been unable to find a man to replace him. Tribunal stated he had 3 other sons at home, one of military age and the appellant himself is capable.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916. Final |