| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5118
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Agar
Age: 21
Address: Tofts Farm, Barnby, Lythe
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Mrs Frances Richardson, employer
Summary of case: Arthur Agar's employer has died and he is managing the farm for the widow. She has three boys under 5 years old and wishes to retain Arthur as he has managed the farm during her husband's 2 year illness. Arthur Agar has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 522
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 30 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |