| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 808
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Harrison Shaw
Age: 19
Address: Lockton, Pickering
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Harold R Ouston, employer
Summary of Case: Shaw is only horseman on 230 acre farm who can carry corn and look after horses. Another man can not be found to take his place. Local tribunal finds not certified occupation and of he is of military age. Other men work on farm so not only man capable of working horses.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Jun 1916. Allowed to 1 Oct 1916. Reheard 29 Jul 1916 previous decision revoked, exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |