| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2451
Appeal against conscription of: James Chapman
Age: 18
Address: Woodhall, Aysgarth
Occupation: Cowman
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
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Employer appealed to local tribunal on grounds Chapman was essential in the work of his dairy farm and fulfilling milk contract. Temporary exemption granted to 31 Mar 1917 and the man to appear before the Medical Board. Military representative appealed against the decision on grounds that it was 'Inexpedient in the national Interest that 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. Decision of local tribunal varied. |