| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3671
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Thornton
Age: 18
Address: Middleton Tyas
Occupation: Market Gardner
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Robert Thornton, employer
Summary of case: I have 2 acres of garden land which I am not able to manage without the help of my son. I also have thirteen acres of grass land and the stock to look after as well.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jun 1917. Dismissed. |