| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4637
Appeal against conscription of: James Miles Harding
Age: 18
Address: 68 High Street. Moorsholm, Boosbeck
Occupation: Painter etc
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Harding, father and employer
Summary of case: Harding had applied for exemption on 10 and 11 Dec and been granted one month's exemption, final, so that the employer could make arrangements. He is the only son of a disabled father and is willing to do more farm work if asked to. The local tribunal felt there were no strong grounds for granting the appeal, and Harding appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jan 1918. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal confirmed. |