| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5357
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Wilson
Age:18
Address: Moor House Farm, Dalton on Tees
Occupation: Horseman and general farm worker
Local tribunal: Croft on Tees Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, c) education or training, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Henry Wilson, employer
Summary of case: Thomas Wilson is the only son left on the farm as the eldest is serving in France and the middle son is under notice to join. Henry Wilson is unable to work himself having had a serious operation. Wilson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 387
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918 |