| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1877
Appeal against conscription of: James Storey
Age: 32
Address: Thornton Rust, Aysgarth
Occupation: Cowman etc
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Chapman, employer
Summary of case: This man has been in my employment for eight years. When my cowman, motor driver joined up in February 1916 he took his place. I am unable to look after the stock myself and it is in the interests of the country that he remains to do this.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |