| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2079
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Oxendale
Age: Not stated
Address: Lilling, Flaxton, York
Occupation: Beastman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: RS Critchley, farmer and employer
Summary of case: Mr Critchley has a large farm and usually employs seven men, besides himself. The only employees remaining are Oxendale, for whom he cannot get a replacement, either a man or a woman, and a 15 year old boy. Critchley himself states he has a heart condition and is fit only for light work. On 31 May 1916, local tribunal had granted Oxendale an exemption until 1 Oct 1916. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/680]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to1 Jan 1917. |