| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1842
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Brook Sykes
Age: 30
Address: The Grange, Sinderby
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Clara Sykes, mother
Summary of case: Previously rejected twice on medical grounds, 1914 and 1915.Passed fit in 1916, suffering from bleeding piles and rheumatism. Serious hardship would arise as needed for dairy work at home as helps widowed mother.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |