| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5133
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Hoggarth
Age: 18
Address: Ings Farm, Easington
Occupation: Farm horseman
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Frank Cowan, employer
Summary of case: He is a very experienced horseman and essential to the work of the farm. His previous exemption was withdrawn under the Military Service Withdrawal of Exemptions Act and has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 315.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 7 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |