| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5147
Appeal against conscription of: William Franks
Age: 19
Address: Grange Farm, Brotton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Blair, employer
Summary of case: He is the only man left on the farm apart from an elderly worker and boys and women. His previous exemption was withdrawn under the Military Service Withdrawal of Exemptions Act and has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal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 743.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 7 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |