| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4428
Appeal against conscription of: James William Lofthouse
Age:40
Address: Park Lane Cottages, Brompton on Swale
Occupation: Head Horseman etc.
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Ed Horseman, employer
Summary of case: Appellant claims Lofthouse is indispensable on farm of 310 acres with100 arable. Horseman has only this man and a released soldier and a woman to do the work. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3552]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Nov 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |