| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2449
Appeal against conscription of: John Leonard Cansfield
Age: 23
Address: Longridge, Bishopdale
Occupation: Shepherd
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: Employer requested temporary exemption from local tribunal until Pt. J. Laverton, a wounded soldier, is able to come and help on the farm. In the meantime Cansfield is required during the lambing season. Military representative stated that it was 'inexpedient in the national Interest this man be retained in civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption period'.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917, or until suitable substitute found whichever is the sooner... Decision of local tribunal varied. |