| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1891
Appeal against conscription of: James Edward Pease
Age: 26
Address: Constable Burton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Richard Pease, father and partner in farm
Summary of case: James Pease attested under Lord Derby's scheme and was medically examined and rejected. His father appeals on the grounds that he has insufficient labour to run their farm if his son is refused exemption. One son was sent back as medically unfit, another son is serving in Mesopotamia, and two datal [casual workers] have enlisted. Another son is working in a government engineering works.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed exemption to 31 Mar 1917 |