| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5023
Appeal against conscription of: John Lishman
Age: 20
Address: Pickhill, Thirsk
Occupation: Farm manager
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Mrs Lishman mother and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states that her son is the only man that works on the farm. He holds a war agricultural committee voucher. Conditional exemption until 1 Oct 1918.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |