| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5040
Appeal against conscription of: Benjamin Garnett
Age: 22
Address: Sowerby Grange, Northallerton
Occupation: Farm horseman etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Benjamin Garnett, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states that his son is indispensable in the running and working of the farm, and if he has to go he will not be able to carry on the farm.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |