| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 791
Appeal against conscription of: George John Thompson
Age: 19
Address: White House, Scawton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Thompson, father and employer
Summary of Case: The only horseman on the farm, without whom father could not farm his land. George has had tuberculosis and has had one big toe amputated. Local tribunal states applicant has another son on adjoining farm which he has just taken on knowing in the time of war it would be difficult to run. Local tribunal believes second farm taken on to give grounds for George to avoid going to war.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 6 Jun 1916. Dismissed |