| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2549
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Wesley Johnson
Age: 28
Address: Washton, Richmond
Occupation: Horseman
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: John Johnson, father and employer
Summary of case: His fathers farm employs one old soldier and a youth of 17. The old soldier is unable to go with the horses as he is rather weak minded. A good strong ploughman is essential on this farm. The local tribunal had previously had given a temporary exemption until a substitute is found
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |