| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5548
Appeal against conscription of: John Osmond Gains
Age: 29
Address: Cross Keys Farm, Borrowby
Occupation: Farm worker
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
Medical grade: A
Appellant: Major Hutton-Squire, National Service Representative
Summary of case: Gains' father suffers from asthma and catarrh, his mother is an invalid. Gains is solely responsible for the running of the farm, if he were to leave, the farm would be let go, leading to serious hardship for his parents. Despite being previously categorised as A1, Gains has since had an attack of pleurisy and should be reclassified. The local tribunal granted exemption to 1 November 1918. The national service representative appealed this decision stating that Gains should be released to the army. He has not been given a voucher from the War Agricultural Committee.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jul 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |