| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5319
Appeal against conscription of: William Alfred Milnthorpe
Age: 22
Address: Rooper Hill, Sessay
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J.E. Wilkinson, employer
Summary of case: William is the only one to work with horses and who understands the binder and stacking and thatching. William Milnthorpe has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1111.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |