| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2080
Appeal against conscription of: James William Jackson
Age: 37
Address: Strensall, York
Occupation: Civil and military tailor, laundry and cleaning
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
Appellant: James William Jackson
Summary of case: Jackson owns and runs his tailor's business with one assistant. He has the contracts for making, altering and repairing uniforms for Strensall Military Camp, as well as the laundry for the Officers' Mess. There is not another tailor within three miles. Originally granted an exemption on 19 Jun 1916 by local tribunal until 1 Oct 1916. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/855]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. |