| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 340
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Trousdale
Age: 31
Address: Ellermire Farm, Bilsdale
Occupation: Horseman, stacker and thatcher
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Trousdale, father
Summary of case: His father would have to give up farming if his son was conscripted. The local tribunal noted that Mr Trousdale had 3 other sons, all unmarried, of military age and none of them are in the army
..The tribunal hold the decided opinion that this man should go to the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Dismissed. |