| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4524
Appeal against conscription of: James William Lofthouse
Age: 40
Address: Park Lane Cottages, Brompton on Swale
Occupation: Horseman, head ploughman, stacker and thatcher
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 g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Ed Horseman, employer
Summary of case: Previous appeal decided 9 Nov 1917: allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1918. The farmer has 99 acres to be worked for arable crops and a further 30 for roots. Lofthouse is the only man capable of doing the work. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4428]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |