| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 441
Appeal against conscription of: James Massey
Age: 26
Address: The Lodge, Oakmount, Northallerton
Occupation: Groom, gardener and stocksman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Walker, employer
Summary of Case: His employer states that he is indispensable to him. he has tried to get a replacement by advertising and approaching the labour exchange but did not have any applicants. Asked to retain his services until 7 Jun 1916, so that he may get the kitchen garden sown and planted (written on 6 Apr 1916)
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Apr 1916. Dismissed |