| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4886
Appeal against conscription of: James Sleightholme
Age: 21
Address: Rose Cottage, Goathland
Occupation: Joiner etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Lavinia Sleightholme
Summary of case: He was apprenticed to his father, who died in December 1915. He is the only joiner and wheelwright within a radius of 3 miles and farmers are dependent on him. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4217]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 16 April 1918. Allowed to 1 Aug 1918. |