| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1257
Appeal against conscription of: George Ernest Garbutt
Age: 22
Address: Easterside, Hawnby
Occupation: Farm horseman etc
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Ward Jackson, employer
Summary of case: Appellant states Garbutt is indispensable as he is his only horseman at the present time and is busy getting ready for harvest. Local tribunal states that Garbutt was not indispensable and has only been employed to keep him from enlisting. The farm ran well before his employment.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Dismissed but not called up until 1 Oct 1916. |