| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4568
Appeal against conscription of: Edgar Shaw Smith
Age: 28
Address: Manor House, Thornton le Street
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk 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: Jacob Bell, employer
Summary of case: The appellant farms 700 acres with considerable stock. The working staff at present is 6 men and a boy of 14 years as well as a man of 70 years when he is able. Edgar Smith is skilled in all farm work and indispensable. He holds an agricultural certificate. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4283]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jan 1918. . Allowed to 1 May 1918 |