| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2298
Appeal against conscription of: George William Hopps
Age: 26
Address: East Cowton, Northallerton
Occupation: Farmer and carter
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George William Hopps
Summary of case: Appealed to local tribunal on grounds that he had an invalid father, 70 who was totally dependent on him and had a smallholding, milking, thatching and carting business for other farmers. Local disallowed the appeal. Military representative stated that application not assented to "the man is single and his civil responsibilities are not great." Dismissed by County.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11Dec 1916. Dismissed |