| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4697
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Howland
Age: 26
Address: Low Farm, Towthorpe, Huntington
Occupation: Farm foreman etc
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: W. Armstrong, employer
Summary of case: 11 August 1917 granted exemption to 1 January 1918. Employer appeals for a further exemption: He is essential to the running of the farm as he is the only man Armstrong has who ‘understands the driving of my farm machinery.’ [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4013]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Feb1918. Allowed. Exemption to 1 May 1918. |