| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 729
Appeal against conscription of: Lawrence Parvin
Age: 21
Address: Abel Grange, Thirsk
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Tom Parvin, employer
Summary of Case: To help in working a 252 acre farm of which 110 is arable, and look after 250 to 300 sheep. There are only two other sons on the farm and the employer cannot do very much work owing to serious operation last years and formerly five men were working the farm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Jun 1916. Dismissed. |