| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 560
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Hardy Abbott
Age: 19
Address: Greystone Farm. Earswick, York
Occupation: Horseman and ploughman
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Algernon Barlow, recruiting officer
Summary of case: I am of the opinion that considering the acerage and the closeness to York that Mr Houlgate [employer] should be able to manage even if he failed to get occasional casual labour..
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 May 1916. Allowed. Certificate revoked. |