| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1234
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Hornsby
Age:31
Address: High Farm, Crosscliff, Hackness, Scarborough
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Guy S Palmer, employer
Summary of case: The original appeal to the local tribunal on 15 May 1916 stated that Hornsby was the only man on the farm, but the tribunal listed 7 men working on three farms for the same employer and dismissed the application. [See also NRCC/CL/9/1/1516]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Sept 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |