| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4776
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Fletcher
Age: 22
Address: The Grange, Rosedale Abbey
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Fletcher, employer
Summary of case: One previous application granted exemption to 31 Mar 1918. One son is in the navy. Extra land is being ploughed out which will require more work. Father is unable to plough or do strenuous work. Lambing is starting shortly and Harold is indispensable. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/4520]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 Mar 1918. Allowed to 31 July 1918. |