| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4820
Appeal against conscription of: John Henry Claxton
Age: 18
Address: Village Farm, Kilburn
Occupation: Farm 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
Appellant: Joseph Ransome, farmer, employer
Summary of case: Claxton is the only skilled horsemen on a farm of 208 acres, and in the best interests off the country that he shouldnt go to war and remain on the farm. The War Agricultural Committee inform the employer that they are unable to provide an efficient substitute and have instructed to lodge this appeal
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 6 Apr 1918. Allowed to 1 Jul 1918. |