| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5340
Appeal against conscription of: Leonard Lain
Age: 21
Address: Hill Top Farm, Thornton le Moor
Occupation: Cowman
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: Grace Walker, employer
Summary of case: Lain had a certificate of exemption pending an efficient substitute being found which has now been withdrawn. He is the cowman and can also plough. Lain has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1008.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |