| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5271
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Clark
Age: 18
Address: Harlsey Grove, East Harlsey
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Edward Bell for Edward & William Bell, employers
Summary of case: Clark is head horseman and thatcher on a farm of 262 acres. The Bells have only themselves and a girl besides Clark to work the farm. Clark has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1163
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |