| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5320
Appeal against conscription of: George Alfred Pickup
Age: 23
Address: Fawdington Grange, Pilmoor
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: G A Pickup
Summary of case: Pickup had been granted exemption in Nov 1917. He is the only man working on the farm and the owner suffered from rheumatic fever so cannot follow the horses. Extra work to be done ploughing out new land and sowing so he is essential. The decision also states that he is not required to join the Volunteer Training Corps. Pickup has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 698
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |