| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2813
Appeal against conscription of: Jeffrey Graham junior
Age: 20
Address: West Witton, Leyburn
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Jeffrey Graham senior
Summary of case: Graham has had several terms of exemption. Father was lame and states he needs assistance on the farm. The local tribunal had granted further temporary exemption until May Day until a substitute could be found. Unable to do without him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |