Name
John GISBORNE
Age
23
Married
Yes
Address
Aldington
Occupation
Market gardening
First Hearing
Date of Hearing
11 Apr 1916
Case for exemption
John Gisborne of 48 Northwick Road, Evesham, asked for exemption as foreman market gardener for Mr J A Canning of Aldington, market gardener and vegetable grower. Mr Canning had 17 acres of ground. He worked for Mr Bailey of Ashton-under-Hill as a farm labourer till August last when he went to Mr Canning. He was married and had no children. Mr Canning supported his application.
Outcome of appeal
Exemption - temporary
Exemption Conditions (if any)
Till 1 September 1916
Journal Date
15 Apr 1916
Second Hearing
Date of Hearing
10 Oct 1916
Case for exemption
Mr J A Canning, Aldington, applied for John Gisborne (23), married, his foreman on 17 acres of market garden ground, and the only man who could do ploughing and implement work. Applicant looked after 5 acres of land at Lenchwick for Messrs White Bros. Gisborne had been with applicant for 13 months.
Outcome of appeal
Appeal dismissed
Journal Date
14 Oct 1916
Other Information
Final Outcome
Enlisted after temporary exemption
War Service (if enlisted)
Gloucestershire Regiment 1st Battalion
Badsey Society Notes
Killed in action in France on 14th September 1918.