| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2714
Appeal against conscription of: George Ford
Age: 21
Address: Appleton Mill Farm, Sinnington
Occupation: Hind
Local tribunal: Kirkbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: John Petch, employer
Summary of case: Petch states that this employee is essential before spring when he hopes to let the farm. He states he does the majority of the farm work. Local tribunal state that on previous appeal Petch had said that Ford only carts timber. They are of the opinion and his work could be carried out by a married man after which he should be at liberty for military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 Dismissed. |