| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4424
Appeal against conscription of: John Hull
Age: 21
Address: Hood Grange, Thirsk
Occupation: Threshing machine driver
Local tribunal: Thirsk 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, c) education or training, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Thomas Hull, father and employer
Summary of case: Father appeals on grounds that his son is an essential worker on 450 acre farm which has increased arable acreage. Has invested in steam plough which is used by him on neighbouring farms. Son is in certified occupation and holds a Certificate of Protection from the War Agricultural Committee. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3728]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1917. Allowed to 1 Jun 1918. |