| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3136
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Heslop
Age: Not stated
Address: Thornton Le Clay
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Thomas Heslop
Summary of case: Heslop states that as a farmer he is working in the national interest of the country and can do better work on the farm than if he were sent away. He states his father is incapacitated and cannot work. The local tribunal stated that this case has been carefully considered on numerous occasions but, they consider the appellant should serve in HM Forces. The father and uncle previously ran the farm until April 1915 when the appellant took over. The local tribunal accepted that the father cannot work the farm but could act in a supervisory capacity with the help of skilled man not liable for military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917 allowed until 31 Jul 1917. |