| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5222
Appeal against conscription of: William Wallace
Age: 18
Address: York Gate, Melmerby, Ripon
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Henry Wells, employer
Summary of case: Wallace is essential on the farm as he is able to do anything. Wells has no cottage available to put up a married man. Wallace has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1256
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918 |