| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5299
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Kitching
Age: 21
Address: Burneston, Bedale
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Harry Kitching
Summary of case: Kitching's father who is his employer farms 66 1/2 acres of which 20 are arable. He also has livestock and the only help is a boy of 14 years. His father is an invalid and therefore dependant. Harry Kitching has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1146
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |