| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5029
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas James Smith
Age: 19
Address: Swan Lane Farm, Knayton
Occupation: Farm hand
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Newrick Smith, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states he is 71 years old and that his son is only help on the farm. 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. |