| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5278
Appeal against conscription of: John George Appleton
Age: 18
Address: Langton Grange, Great Langton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: J K Peacock, employer
Summary of case: Being the only man on a farm of 232 acres except farm manager and if taken for military service will ensue serious hardship being unable to get other labour. Having 5 working horses, 1 pony and 2 young horses to attend too. Appleton has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1178
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |