| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1388
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Thackrah
Age: 32
Address: Dishforth, Thirsk
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Wath 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: Henry Thackrah
Summary of case: The appellant is a farmer with 56 acres of land. He has only one man and a lad to help him and he has no one to whom he can leave the management of the farm. If he is taken the farm will have to be given up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Dismissed |