| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4013
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Howland
Age: 26
Address: Low Farm, Towthorpe, Huntington
Occupation: Farm foreman
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Armstrong, employer
Summary of case: Previously granted exemption to 31 Jul 1917 (case 2726). Application for extension of certificate on grounds that he is invaluable to the farm; he is the only man who can operate the farm machinery. He is responsible for 35 cows and supplies milk to the military. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/2726]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |