| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5337
Appeal against conscription of: George Howson
Age: 22
Address: Richmond Farm, Thirsk
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 Kettlewell, employer
Summary of case: 260 acre farm of which 150 arable, cattle and sheep. Workers include the farmer, two horsemen, including Howson, a cowman and a farm labourer. Howson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1399
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |