| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1624
Appeal against conscription of: John Leonard Cansfield
Age: 23
Address: Longridge, Bishopdale, Aysgarth
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had granted temporary exemption to 23 Nov 1916 and the military representative had appealed on the grounds that this was inexpedient in the national interest. The North Riding Appeal Tribunal had dismissed this, so the temporary exemption remained.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916. Dismissed. Military appeal |