| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3681
Appeal against conscription of: James Winder
Age: 40
Address: Bank Cottages, Easingwold
Occupation: Chauffeur
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Rhodes Hebblethwaite, Military Representative
Summary of case: The military representative states that the role of Chauffeur is not in the national interest and Winder can be spared. The local tribunal states that Winder has suffered from double pneumonia and has a tube in his side. If sent to the army he would spend most of his time in hospital. Winder works for a man who is principle in recruiting from the Easingwold area. Winder is an Armour Sargent in the local Volunteers.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |