| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1716
Appeal against conscription of: George Woodhouse
Age: 40
Address: The Hall, Patrick Brompton, Bedale
Occupation: Head gardener
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George Woodhouse
Summary of case: Head Gardener for past 21 monthÂ’s solely growing fruit and vegetables for the soldiers and sailors. He works single handedly sowing, growing and harvesting. He feels that it is in the national interest that he continues in the present employment. He has a wife and three children under 11, and also a child of his wife's, whose previous husband was killed in the war. He is close to the age limit, and has expected to be called up and has made little provision for his dependants. His two brothers have been seriously injured in the war and one unlikely ever to be of much use to themselves, and he has a nephew serving.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916 Dismissed. |