| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1232
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Smith
Age: 27
Address: Prospect Farm, Cropton, Pickering
Occupation: Stallion attendant
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mary Smith, mother and employer
Summary of case: Henry travels a shire stallion locally. All other local stallion men have been exempted call up or even returned from the army. On 29 May 1916, local tribunal recommended a delay in call up until 15 Jul 1916, the end of the season.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Dismissed |