| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5268
Appeal against conscription of: John Wilkinson
Age: 21
Address: Staindale Grange, Hornby
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Percy M Horsfall, employer
Summary of case: Wilkinson is an expert farm worker. Five years ago he had an accident, a heavy cart going over his body on the road and he still suffers from the effects. Wilkinson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 938
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |