| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3540
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Crowther
Age: 19
Address: Doctor Hill, Mickleton
Occupation: Roadman and farm labourer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: A L Manby, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had granted Crowther conditional exemption to 8 March 1917, with leave to appeal his widowed mother could not cope without him, he also helped on other farms where men had joined the army. This exemption was conditional upon him staying in his present occupation and working three days per week on neighbouring farms, and also joining the Voluntary Training Corps. The military representative appealed, stating the farm was small, it was not in the national interest to let so young a man stay out of the forces and Mrs Crowther could arrange other help.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 May 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal |