| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2435
Appeal against conscription of: James Burton
Age: 36
Address: West End, Lunds, Hawes
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Farms a 20 acre holding and helps father with his 76 acres. The local tribunal gave a temporary exemption until 1 Jan 1917. In the meantime he had to appear before the Medical Board. Military appeal dismissed. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917 on medical grounds B1.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. Decision of local tribunal varied. |