| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4217
Appeal against conscription of: James Sleightholme
Age: 20
Address: Rose Cottage, Goathland
Occupation: Joiner etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Lavinia Sleightholme, mother.
Summary of case: On 3 April 1917 Sleightholme was allowed exemption to 1 Sep 1917. He appealed on the grounds that he is the only joiner and wheelwright within a radius of three miles, and the sole support of his widowed mother. The appeal is accompanied by a petition from his customers containing 58 signatures. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3295]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sep 1917. Allowed to 31 March 1918. |