| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3544
Appeal against conscription of: John Maurice Collinson
Age: 20
Address: Nook Farm, Mickleton
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Kipling Harrison, employer
Summary of case: Collinson had an earlier exemption to 31 Mar 1917, he was the only man employed on Harrison's farm. Harrison had heart failure and could do little work and his other nephew was in the army. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/2141]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 May 1917. Exemption allowed to 31 Oct 1917. |