| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3019
Appeal against conscription of: William James
Age: 28
Address: Seaview, Staithes
Occupation: Fish Salesman
Local tribunal: Hinderwell Urban Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship e) exempt occupation
Appellant: B.J. Ridge, employer
Summary of case: As the only fish salesman in Staithes, it would be important that he be retained. However the tribunal considered that as a single man he should go to serve as the Staithes fisherman could auction their own fish as they had done a few years before. Mar 8 1916 local tribunal granted absolute exemption on account of 'physical defect' loss of eye [sight].
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917 Conditional exemption to continue to 30 Jun 1917 |