| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4483
Appeal against conscription of: John S. Southam
Age: Not Stated
Address: Sheriff Hutton, York
Occupation: Farm labourer
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: AB Everett, employer
Summary of case: Previously has been granted an exemption due to him being the farm foreman was whole time engaged in agriculture. The local tribunal discovered that Southam had also been chauffeuring his employer, A B Everett, Brewer. The exemption was withdrawn and a temporary exception issued until 1 Jan 1918, giving Southam time to find full time farm work . Failure to do so should illicit immediate call up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Dec 1917. Dismissed, decision of local tribunal confirmed. |