| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5321
Appeal against conscription of: John Barton
Age: 20
Address: Burtree House, Sessay
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: William Barton, employer
Summary of case: He works on the farm from 3am-8pm daily as horseman, stacker, thatcher and binderman. Was previously granted temporary exemption until an efficient substitute could be found. Barton has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 624
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |