| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2978
Appeal against conscription of: John Sturdy Ward
Age: 26
Address: High Roans House, Strensall, York
Occupation: Farm foreman and machinery attendant
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Ward, father and employer
Summary of case: Ward senior gives very full details of the workings of his three farms and explains why he cannot find any substitute for his son. The local tribunal had granted exemption to a younger son in June 1916, until October 1916 (later extended to June 1917), and the older son exemption to 23 November 1917 They were of the opinion that one of the sons should serve his country, preferably the younger and less experienced son.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Subject to James Thomas Ward surrendering his certificate as from the 15th April 1917 and making no further appeal, John Sturdy Ward's appeal is allowed and he is granted conditional exemption (a). |