| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5282
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Smith
Age: 22
Address: North Otterington
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, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: J C Smith, father and employer
Summary of case: I have 585 acres and only have the following men; - my son Harry, son Ernest, Edward Fryer, totally unfit for services, Alick Blacklock, totally unfit for services, and Gordon Smith aged 16. Ernest Smith has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1388
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |