| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 185
Appeal against conscription of: James Kirkbride
Age: 25
Address: Worton, Aysgarth
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of Case: James is the only son of a widowed mother, although there are two daughters. The three women rely on James to run and manage their farm. Without him, they would fall into financial hardship. Initial claim for conditional exemption was granted at local tribunal. Military representative appealed on grounds that the two daughters could manage the small farm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Allowed |