| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1519
Appeal against conscription of: John William Wrigglesworth
Age: 26
Address: 5 Willow Grove, Malton Road, York
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: William A Wrigglesworth, father
Summary of case: The appellant stated that he unable to manage the business of dairy farmer alone as he is suffering from a double rupture. He asks for a rehearing or for the case to go to the Central Appeal Tribunal. A doctors note concerning his condition is included in the case papers. The local tribunal considered that in granting the exemption to the 1 Sep 1916 they were giving the appellant every opportunity of getting over the busy time and there was no reason why his son should not serve after that date.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Sep 1916. Dismissed |