| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5015
Appeal against conscription of: Edgar Shaw Smith
Age: 28
Address: Manor House, Thornton le Street
Occupation: Horseman etc
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: Jacob and J M Bell, employer
Summary of case: Previous exemption until 1 May 1918. Appellant states that this man is indispensable to his business and holds an exemption voucher from the War Agricultural Committee. [See also NRRC/CL 9/1/4568]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |