| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 631
Appeal against conscription of: James William Lofthouse
Age: 38
Address: Brompton-on-Swale, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman and ploughman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Ed Houseman, employer
Summary of Case: Applicant is only man left out of five and is indispensable on farm of 310 acres, 61 head of cattle and 120 ewes. Local tribunal and military representative found that rather than a horseman, an exempt occupation, Lofthouse was employed as a casual labourer and rabbit catcher paid at a daily rate.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 May 1916. Allowed. Conditional exemption to 1 Nov 1916. |