| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3552
Appeal against conscription of: James William Lofthouse
Age: 40
Address: Park Lane, Brompton on Swale
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mr Horseman, employer
Summary of case: Conditional exemption had been granted to 15 May 1917. His employer then asked for total exemption as he said it would be impossible to run the farm without him. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/2111]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 May 1917. Allowed. Exemption extended to 31 Oct 1917. |