| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5316
Appeal against conscription of: John Wise
Age: 20
Address: New Mills, Sessay
Occupation: Farmer
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: H. Wise
Summary of case: The employer states that the applicant is the only capable man on the farm to do the heavy work since the other labourer had an operation a year ago and is not strong. John Wise has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1207.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |