| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4953
Appeal against conscription of: George Arthur Wilson
Age: 41
Address: Tupgill, Middleham
Occupation: Horseman looking after brood mares and young unbroken horses.
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Arthur Wilson
Summary of case: Wilson was employed by Captain Scott of Middleham, a breeder and trainer of race-horses. On 15 June 1916 he was granted exemption conditional on his remaining in the same occupation. On application by the military representative on 15 Apr 1918 the certificate was withdrawn and the military requested not to call him up before 16 May 1918.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 3 May 1918. Dismissed. |