| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2808
Appeal against conscription of: John James
Age: 20
Address: High Wanlass, West Witton
Occupation: Shepherd and cowman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Abram James, father and employer
Summary of case: A previous conditional exemption was withdrawn on 23 Nov 1916. A further exemption was allowed to 7 Feb 1917. Father appealed for call-up to be postponed until May Day to help with lambing and calving.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |