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Military Tribunals – George Henry PITTS

Name
George Henry PITTS
Age
38
Married
Yes
Address
Wickhamford
Occupation
Market gardener

First Hearing

Date of Hearing
1916
Case for exemption
Market gardener of 3 acres, who also worked as a labourer for Messrs Shindler, Thorne & Co on their 40 acres for the past 5 years. Passed for general service previously.
Outcome of appeal
Exemption - conditional
Exemption Conditions (if any)
On joining the VTC
Journal Date
1916

Second Hearing

Date of Hearing
1916
Case for exemption
A married man, from Pitcher’s Hill, who has 2 acres of his own ground and works for Messrs Shindler, Thorne & Co. four days a week. Mr Thorne made no application but gave an account of his holdings and employees.
Outcome of appeal
Refused
Exemption Conditions (if any)
Military undertaking not to call him up before 1 April 1917
Journal Date
1916

Third Hearing

Date of Hearing
1917
Outcome of appeal
Exemption - temporary
Exemption Conditions (if any)
To June 1917
Journal Date
1917

Other Information

Final Outcome
Enlisted after temporary exemption
War Service (if enlisted)
Worcestershire Regiment 1/8th Battalion