| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2284
Appeal against conscription of: James Wentworth Carr
Age: 36
Address: 9 York Road, Haxby, York
Occupation: Market Gardener
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Wentworth Carr
Summary of case: Runs a market garden business growing produce for sale, some of which he sells on his own stall on York market each Saturday. His brother has joined the army; argues that his father would be unable to carry on his business in his absence.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917. Dismissed |