| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2827
Appeal against conscription of: Reginald James Gothorp
Age: 27
Address: The Manor, Sinderby, Thirsk
Occupation: Horseman and farm manager
Local tribunal: Thirsk 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, d) serious hardship
Appellant: W W Maude, Military Representative
Summary of case: That he is 27 years of age and single. That he is passed for general service. That his mother by whom he is employed occupies a farm of only 50 acres of which 34 are arable. She has another son aged 21 years also on the farm who could take this ones place so far as management goes. His brother has been rejected for army service but works on the land
.That at his last appeal in Nov [1916] he was only given temporary exemption to Jan [1917] with no further appeal without leave.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. |