| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 437
Appeal against conscription of: Leonard W Jackson
Age: 18
Address: High Spelderbanks, Masham
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Jackson, father and employer.
Summary of Case: Father states that he needs Leonard to work on his farm because he is in ill health with acute rheumatism, and there is no other son available. One son, Fred, is in the army, the other son, John James, was rejected on health grounds and now works in Freds role as an insurance agent. Father is aggrieved that other farmers have got their appeals for their men and sons through the local tribunal and he has not, I consider I am doing more for my King and Country than most of them are.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Apr 1916 Dismissed |