| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5312
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Henry Reed
Age: 20
Address: Swale House, Breckenbrough
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Reed, employer
Summary of case: John Reed has a farm of 133 acres of which 66 are arable, and includes livestock. The applicant does all the stacking and thatching. The only other labourer on the farm is a lad of 15 years and there is no-one else who can work the engine. John Reed also has a medical certificate stating he is unable to do any manual work. Robert Reed has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 688.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |