| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 474
Appeal against conscription of: James William Ward
Age: 28
Address: Partridge Hill Farm, Fylingdales, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Ward, father and employer
Summary of case: It is expedient in the national interest that the man should instead of being employed in military service be engaged in other work in which he is habitually engaged
.[this] is one of those included in the list of occupations certified by Government Department for exemption.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Apr 1916. Exemption until 1 Jun 1916. This to be final. |