| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2439
Appeal against conscription of: James Jackson
Age:19
Address: Appersett, Hawes
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sydney Pearson Military Representative
Summary of case: Father appeals to local tribunal on grounds that his son is the only one left to help on farm, his other son already serving in the Army. Temporary exemption to 31 Mar 1917. In meantime man to appear before the Medical Board. Military representative appeals against decision on grounds 'inexpedient in the national interest this man be retained in civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption period'. [See aso NRCC/CL 9/1/4173 and withdrawn papers NRCC/CL 9/5/20]
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. |