| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3618
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas James Smith
Age: 18
Address: Swan Lane Farm, Knayton
Occupation: General farmhand
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James N Smith, employer and father
Summary of case: Appellant claims his son is the only person working on the farm. Without him he will have to cease working as casual labour is unobtainable. The appellant had previously applied for an extension to the original conditional exemption granted by the local tribunal. This had been dismissed and stated that Smith should arrange to join the army on 1 Aug 1917.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 May 1917. Dismissed |