| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5026
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Cartwright
Age: 19
Address: Sowerby Parks, Sowerby
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: Pybus E Cartwright, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states apart from Thomas Cartwright only one other 16 year old working on the farm. He states two of his other sons are serving in France and another son is in the UK wounded. Conditional exemption until 1 Oct 1918. Not required to join the volunteers.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |