| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3124
Appeal against conscription of: James Fenwick
Age: 35
Address: Welbury Grange Farm, Northallerton
Occupation: Tenant farmer and ploughman
Local tribunal: Northallerton 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: James Fenwick
Summary of case: Fenwick states that it is in the national interest to remain at his work farming, 200 acres. He is the only ploughman on the farm and also undertakes the heavy work. He still has a lot of land left to plough before spring. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1688]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed until a substitute can be found. |