| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2065
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Thompson
Age: 22
Address: Flaxton, York
Occupation: Agricultural mechanic and blacksmith
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Tyson Dawson, employer.
Summary of case: Ernest Thompson is indispensable to me. I am the only Blacksmith for three miles and do a large amount of work amongst the farmers. If he is taken I would have to close, as I am unable to carry on, on my own.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |