| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3
Appeal against conscription of: Horace Horsley
Age: 19
Address: South View, Osbaldwick, York
Occupation: Horseman, herdsman and assistant to military contraction
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: James Horsley, father and employer.
Summary of case: I am engaged in keeping pigs and have at the present time, in addition to private contracts, contracts with seven of the Military Hospitals, Messes &c, I keep on average 120 pigs
.I employ no assistant outside my own family. My son is only 19 years old. Without his help
. I should be compelled to close down my business altogether
..There is a further point which I feel I should out before the Tribunal, namely, that when there is any lightning or thunder my son suffers dreadfully from sheer nervous fright
Supporting evidence: Yes.
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |