| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5309
Appeal against conscription of: Percy William Hutchinson
Age: 18
Address: Sands House, Greta Bridge
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Hutchinson, father and employer
Summary of case: George wants the son to help work the farm of 56 acres of grass and 56 acres of tillage, including livestock. Having had an accident 17 years ago his ability to life heavy weights is greatly reduced. His other son is already serving in France and has been gassed and wounded. Percy Hutchinson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1116
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |