| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5698
Appeal against conscription of: James Horner
Age: 35
Address: Topcliffe Road, Sowerby
Occupation: Slaughterman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: James Horner
Summary of case: Father is in failing health at 64 year of age. One brother has died whilst serving leaving five children. Other brother is a confirmed invalid and is unable to assist in the business. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/4574 included with these papers. See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3934]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Sep 1918. Allowed to 1 Mar 1919. |