| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2976
Appeal against conscription of: Christopher Sykes
Age:26
Address: Woodhouse Farm, Pottery Lane, Strensall
Occupation: Beastman and milker
Local tribunal: Flaxton 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, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Sykes, father and employer
Summary of case: Christopher Sykes was the only reliable man on the farm, having 60 beasts to attend to with the help of a lad of 12. He had joined the North Riding Volunteer Regiment. The Flaxton local tribunal had initially given a temporary exemption until 23 Nov, 1917 but refused an extension on a further appeal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed. |