| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5362
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Clark
Age: 21
Address: Ormack House, Thornton le Beans
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested : Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Henry Clark, father and employer
Summary of case: Herbert Clark works on a farm of 180 acres which includes 10 horses 5 of which are in foal. Farmer Henry Clark is unable to work due to illness. He has GravesÂ’ disease. Clark has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1128
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918 |