| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4770
Appeal against conscription of: James William Lofthouse
Age: 40
Address: Park Lane Cottages, Brompton on Swale
Occupation: Horseman
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: Edward Horseman, employer
Summary of case: granted exemption to 31 Mar 1918. Appellant states that Lofthouse is indispensable. The farm is 310 acres with 110 acres of corn, an increase on previous years but needs the manpower to do the work. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4524]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 Mar 1918. Allowed to 31July 1918. |