| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5306
Appeal against conscription of: George Stead
Age: 19
Address: Scruton, Bedale
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Henry Stead, father and employer
Summary of Case: The applicant works a farm of 30 acres and if his son is called he would have to relinquish his farm of 30 acres 15 of which are arable, with livestock. Three years ago he had an operation and has been unable to carry out work on the farm. He also has a contract with the Rural District Council for leading stoves. George Stead has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1241a
Supporting evidence: No.
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |