| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:1037
Appeal against conscription of: James Thomas Ward
Age: 22
Address: High Roans House, Strensall
Occupation: Shepherd and horseman
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested a
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Ward, farmer and employer
Summary of case: James Ward states that he was very short of labour and unable to recruit any additional workers from the immediate area. He states that James Ward is indispensable.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916 Allowed exemption to the 1 Nov 1916 |