| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2076
Appeal against conscription of: James William Smuggs
Age: 38
Address: Flaxton, York
Occupation: Carrier and carter
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: James William Smuggs
Summary of case: Serious hardship would ensue as not able to sell the business. States he is in a certified occupation due to serving farmers in the area. Local tribunal finds his mother would be looked after by his allowance and his was not in a certified occupation.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed |