| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1764
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Thurlbeck
Age: 19
Address: Paradise Farm, Croft on Tees
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Croft Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Major T.G Wrightson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Thurlbecks employer appealed to the local tribunal stating that he has only one other man and has sixty acres of corn to harvest. The local tribunal agreed and gave exemption to 31 Aug 1916. The military representative's Appeal was withdrawn as the man already has exemption to 23 Nov 1916.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Withdrawn. Military appeal |