| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3619
Appeal against conscription of: John William Pollitt
Age:21
Address: Borrowby Grange, Thirsk
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mrs E Hamilton, employer
Summary of case: One of only two men to farm 122 acres. This man only passed C1 and would cause serious hardship if he was called up.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2477]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 May 1917. Allowed to 31 Oct 1917. |