| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2474
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Gatenby
Age: 19
Address: Thirkleby, Thirsk
Occupation: Blacksmith's apprentice
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, c) education or training
Appellant: William Brown Armstrong, employer
Summary of case: We are shoeing over 250 horses regularly and I ask you to let him off until the shoeing season is over. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1850]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Dismissed. |