| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2726
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Howland
Age: 25
Address: Low Farm, Towthorpe
Occupation: Horseman, foreman
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: W Armstrong, employer
Summary of case: This man is vital and is doing work of national importance working on the farm. The farm is two men down from peace times. No alternative labour can be found. The local tribunal had requested that the appellant appear before them and produce evidence to satisfy them as to what efforts he had made to obtain a substitute who was unfit for military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917. Allowed before 31 Jul 1917 or before a suitable substitute is found. |