| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3251
Appeal against conscription of: James Sly
Age: 26
Address: Leeming, Bedale
Occupation: Threshing engine driver
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: D A G Lascelles, Military Representative
Summary of case: There are four brothers, none of whom are in the army. The military representative argued that others could run the threshing machine [See alsoNRCC/CL 9/1/3252]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Mar 1917. Allowed. Military appeal |