| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3123
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Wilkinson
Age: 18
Address: Old Manor House, Nether Silton
Occupation: Gardener
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: JE Brown, employer
Summary of case: Previous gardener joined up in July 1916. Brown maintains the garden of two acres; some produce goes to Military Hospital. Previously the garden was managed by two men, now Wilkinson manages on his own. Instruction has been given to dig up flower beds and plant potatoes etc. The local tribunal stated that there was no reason why this man should not join the forces.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed. |