| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 950
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph William Carter
Age: 38
Address: Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Reeth 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: H D Blackett, Military Representative
Summary of case: Original appeal stated that he is the only man to help his father, who is in poor health, on the farm and is also a public carrier. He is not indispensable and could be spared. As regards his shop his wife could manage this and his father could manage the far. There are other carriers who go to Richmond.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Dismissed |