| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5452
Appeal against conscription of: George Charlton
Age: 46
Address: 21 Byelands Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Gardener
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: M Thomas, National Service Representative
Summary of case: On 11 Jun 1918 the local tribunal granted exemption from service until 1 Dec 1918 on condition he completed farm work three days a week. This is confirmed on 26 Jun1918 with a letter from a Frank Brunton, local farmer. The national service representative appealed the exemption stating it was no longer in the national interest that this man should any longer remain in civil employment as a gardener.
Supporting evidence:
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Allowed National Service appeal. Certificate varied and man exempt to 1 Jan 1919 to do 4 days a week on agriculture. |