| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3077
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Henry Thompson
Age: 21
Address: Little Moorsholm, Lingdale
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Thompson, employer
Summary of case: Appellant claims A H Thompson is only man left to work farm. Appellant claims that a previous employee, Stapleton, left voluntarily but local tribunal considers this may not be the case, and that Thompson should join the army before this married man.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Mar 1917. Allowed, exempt to 13 May 1917 and then substitute to be found |