| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2562
Appeal against conscription of: James Wharton
Age: 35
Address: Melsonby, Darlington
Occupation: Dairy farmer
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Wharton
Summary of case: I am the only man in the place to do the work. My father and mother are both 90 years of age, mother is an invalid, and father is a cripple with rheumatism. I have a lot of household duties to do as well as the work on the farm. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/977]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed conditional in remaining in current occupation |