| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2111
Appeal against conscription of: James Williams Lofthouse
Age: 39
Address: Park Lane Cottages, Brompton on Swale
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exemption occupation
Appellant: E Horseman, employer
Summary of case: Appellant has 310 acres of land with 50 cattle, 100 breeding cows and 90 sheep. He has a son, the man I am appealing for, a woman labourer and a young boy. I am 68 years old and unable to do heavy work. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/631]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916 Allowed to 13 May 1917 |