| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2281
Appeal against conscription of: James Henry Kilvington
Age: 26
Address: Boscar Flatts, Raskelf near Easingwold
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Easingwold District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Henry Kilvington
Summary of case: James claims that he is necessary to the running of the family farm. The local tribunal stated that none of his siblings are serving and that the farm could manage without him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Dec 1916. Dismissed but not to be called up until 31 Jan 1917 |