| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2372
Appeal against conscription of: James Sleightholm
Age: 19
Address: Rose Cottage, Goathland
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: A widowed mother and Three young children are dependant. Succeeded father in business who died recently and business would have to be closed down if appellant called up. Local tribunal had refused Craigs first appeal against an exemption and he appealed to the County tribunal: Being only 19 years of age it is not in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation but should be engaged in military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916 Dismissed. Military appeal |