| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5255
Appeal against conscription of: Samuel George Simpson
Age: 21
Address: Old Spa Farm, Croft
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Croft on Tees Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Mrs S M Simpson, mother and employer
Summary of case: That I am entirely dependent on my son for the working of the farm, his only brother having been in the army since September 1914. Full particulars have been lodged with the War Agricultural Executive Committee who supports the appeal. Simpson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 631
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |