| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1641
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Sleightholme
Age: 32
Address: 6 Undercliffe Terrace, Pickering
Occupation: Cab driver
Local tribunal: Pickering Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Robert Craig, hotel keeper
Summary of case: Craig had appealed on the grounds that Sleightholme was the only man he could find who understood his business and how to manage horses; he would have to stop his posting business if Sleightholme was taken. Also, Sleightholme would drive the doctor to patients in remote areas and this would be dangerous for someone not used to horses when making night calls. The local tribunal had agreed a temporary exemption to 12 Sep 1916, this to be final.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sep 1916. Dismissed |