| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2605
Appeal against conscription of: William Knaggs
Age: 23.
Address: Howden Hill Farm, Cleasby
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Croft Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Robert Mitchell, employer
Summary of case: Large farm and we have to engage a single man to live in the house as horseman, stacker and thatcher. The appellant is the only man we have for this work. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/986]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional whilst in current occupation until a substitute is found. |