| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 787
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Harper
Age: 26
Address: Cold Kirby, Thirsk
Occupation: Agricultural mechanic
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George Crombie & Sons Solicitors
Summary of Case: Fixes farming implements and wagons, letter from Ministry of Munitions suggested he was due a certificate of exemption. Local tribunal found wheelwright was not reserved occupation and he had worked away from home. His father was quite capable of carrying on business without him in a wild moor land village.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 May 1916. Dismissed |