| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:5355
Appeal against conscription of: George Cassells
Age: 18
Address: Lodge Farm, Croft
Occupation: Head Horseman Stacker and Thatcher
Local tribunal: Croft on Tees Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Joseph Thompson, employer
Summary of case: George Cassells is employed on a farm of 250 acres and is described as being indispensable for the working of my farm which consists of 250 acres nearly half ploughed. Cassells has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 628
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918 |