| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4455
Appeal against conscription of: George Harling
Age:18
Address: Stanghow, Boosbeck
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: H Myers, employer
Summary of case: I have been ordered to plough out 9 acres of land and he is indispensable on farm he also holds an agricultural certificate. In the reasons for giving a one month exemption, the local tribunal states that this man is 18 years old and single. He had been employed since Martimas last. He was hired only to give the employer time to make arrangements to replace him. The Advisory Committee recommend that this man should go into the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Nov 1917. Dismissed |