| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1932
Appeal against conscription of: John Alfred Thompson
Age: 20
Address: Oaklands Farm, Yarm
Occupation: Cowman and general farm worker
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Thompson, father and employer
Summary of case: Father has two sons which help on 65 acre farm. Father asks for a second exemption for John Alfred until 30 Sep 1916 to help with the harvest, after that date he is happy for him to serve. The local tribunal found the man is not indispensable to his employer.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Nov 1916. Dismissed by consent |