| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2124
Appeal against conscription of: Percival Thompson Gargett
Age: 21
Address: Halfe Hill Farm, Skeeby
Occupation: Head horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exemption occupation
Appellant: William Hutchinson, employer
Summary of case: Applicant is the only reliable man he has to work on the farm and the appellant is unable to do any heavy lifting. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1591]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916 Allowed to 1 Jan 1917. Final but to be released before if substitute can be found |