| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1724
Appeal against conscription of: James Middlemiss
Age: 30
Address: Hauxwell, Constable Burton, Yorkshire
Occupation: Small farmer and horseman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: James Middlemiss
Summary of case: My wife is in a delicate state of health and if I join the army she would not be able to manage my cattle as she while in good health. Having a child only eight weeks old to look after I should have to sell out. Last exemption from Jul to Oct 1 [1916]. See NRCC/CL 9/1/828
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916. Dismissed |