| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 166
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Tiplady Metcalfe
Age: 31
Address: Bainbridge Ings, Hawes
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Ralph T Metcalf
Summary of Case: Metcalf is sole proprietor and worker on his dairy and sheep farm, he milks his own cattle and has a milk contract. If he is called up, there is no-one to take over his farm. The local tribunal granted one month exemption from 13 Mar 1916
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. Appellant can apply to renew exemption. |