| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 932
Appeal against conscription of: David Holmes
Age: 26
Address: Wilton Holme Farm, Lazenby Eston
Occupation: Farm: foreman and horseman
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: W A Holmes, father and employer
Summary of case: Father states that his son is the only person on farm with working knowledge of farm machinery. North Riding Appeal Tribunal allowed the appeal on condition that he remains in current employment and he will be medically examined before re-application.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Dec 1916. |