| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1961
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Wright
Age: 21
Address: Thwaites House, Raisdale, Stokesley
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Thomas Wright
Summary of case: Wrights father is the tenant of a small mixed farm. He is hired to work on a neighbouring farm until 23 Nov 1916 by Rev J L Kyle. John Wright has a brother aged 15 who is also hired onto another farm until 23 Nov 1916, after which he will be at liberty to come home and release me. The only help he has on the farm is his mother and sister and they cannot manage by themselves.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Nov 1916. Dismissed. |