| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4557
Appeal against conscription of: Earnest Wright Lodge
Age: 40
Address: Highfield Farm, Darlington St, Northallerton
Occupation: Farm worker
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Albert George Lodge, father and employer
Summary of case: Previous exemption until 1 Jan 1918. The applicant is engaged on farm work and is employed by Alfred George Lodge the occupier of a farm of 85 acres consisting of 36 acres of strong clay arable land. The applicant is the only farm hand engaged by his employer to carry on the work of the farm and his help is necessary to garner the crops and to work the said farm properly. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/4180]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jan 1918. Exemption until 31 Mar 1918. |