| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3295
Appeal against conscription of: James Sleightholme
Age: 19
Address: Rose Cottage, Goathland
Occupation: Joiner and wheelwright
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: There is no other joiner and builder in the area and no one to take over the business. The nearest joiner and wheelwright is four miles away and he is very much overworked as he is covering for ten other men who have joined up. The local tribunal granted a temporary exemption 1 Sep 1917. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1917. Allowed decision of local tribunal varied, exemption to1 Sep 1917. Military appeal |