| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2803
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Henry Craddock
Age: 28
Address: The Temperance Hotel, Preston, Leyburn
Occupation: Farmer and general carter
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Ann Emmitt, employer
Summary of case: Craddock was brought up by Emmitt, who is 92, and his grandfather from the age of 13. He is employed as the only man working on the 21 acres of farmland Emmitt has. He is also the only general carter in the village. Emmitt has a 56 year old daughter who has been in bed for 16 years. A substitute would be of no use to Ann Emmitt as there are too many difficulties to overcome in order to have an honourable livelihood.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up until 1 Apr 1917 |