| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4179
Appeal against conscription of: Luke Oliver Horner
Age: 27
Address: Elm House Cottages, Northallerton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation e) exempt occupation
Appellant: George Pearson, employer
Summary of case: The appellant farms 366 acres as well as 166 acres of arable. Luke Horner is his head horseman. He feels it is in the national interest that Luke remains in his present occupation. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2848]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |