| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1514
Appeal against conscription of: James Fletcher
Age: 34
Address: Rudland, Fadmoor
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Fletcher
Summary of case: The appellant states that he is married and is a tenant of a farm which he has worked for many years. He is called upon to help other farmers at harvest time and being called up would cause financial hardship to his wife.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Sep 1916. Allowed to 1 Jan 1917 |