| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2398
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Elliott
Age: 18
Address: High Street, Thornton Dale
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Hannah Elliott, mother and employer
Summary of Case: Appellant was a widow farming 155 acres with help of two sons, youngest 14 just left school, but needed older son as well
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Allowed to 1 Mar 1917 or until a substitute is found, whichever is sooner. |