| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4277
Appeal against conscription of: James Gowland Campbell
Age:40
Address: Mowbray House, Sowerby Thirsk
Occupation: Agricultural merchant
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in present occupation, d) serious hardship, g )exempt occupation
Appellant: James Gowland Campbell
Summary of Case: Campbell had been granted three temporary exemptions, the last expiring on 1 October 1917. He now appeals for a further exemption stating that he has been in business for 18 years and his work is in connection with agricultural and the farming community. He believes his business is of great importance to the agricultural community and his whole time is given to the production of food.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3939]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |