| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2548
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Gargett
Age: 19
Address: Brokes, Hudswell
Occupation: Horseman and stocksman
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) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thompson Gargett, father and employer
Summary of case: Joseph Gargett is the only man employed on his fathers farm. He is the horseman and stocksman. His mother is dead and his father has no daughters to assist him in running the house and farm. Joseph is working in a job of national importance
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917 Dismissed |