| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5313
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Douthwaite Bates
Age: 19
Address: Plane Tree Farm, Maunby
Occupation: Farming
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Charles Parker, employer
Summary of case: Mr Parker states it is imperative to keep Herbert Bates on the farm as there is only one other to assist him. He farms 166 acres of which 110 are arable and it is impossible to get labour due to its location. Herbert Bates has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1005.
Supporting evidence: No.
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |