| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5203
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Johnson
Age: 37
Address: Rawcliffe Landing Cottage, Rawcliffe, York
Occupation: Stallion leader
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g)exempt occupation
Appellant: D Collins, employer
Summary of case: The local tribunal were of the opinion that this man could be spared. The appeal was dismissed. Collins appeals this decision stating that Johnson is employed as leader of a shire stallion, he is also employed on the appellants 86 acre farm. The other man on the farm is the stud groom aged 39. The appellant states that Johnson has four children and is a certified occupation.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 8 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Sep1918. |