| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 657
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Thistle
Age: 19
Address: Fair Head Farm, Grosmont.
Occupation: Farm labourer
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested. Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of Case: Local tribunal decided on a temporary exemption conditional on his joining VTC. The recruiting officer disagreed with this decision and stated that the farm could be worked by the tenant and a 'youth aged 17'.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 May 1916 Allowed. Exemption to 1 Aug 1916. |