| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5060
Appeal against conscription of: James Swiers
Age: 22
Address: Lingham Lane, Dishforth
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: 11 Jun 1918
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: H t & W Pullan, Solicitors, Leeds on behalf of James Swiers
Summary of case: Correspondence between Central Tribunal and the Clerk to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal. Forth is single and since the death of his father is the tenant farmer of a farm of 321 acres, as such the North Riding Appeal Tribunal stated that it is a certified occupation. 14 June 1918, Central Tribunal asked that Swiers has a medical examination so that his medical grading may be verified. 26 June 1918, Central Tribunal decided they had no jurisdiction and would take no further action.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Dismissed but leave to appeal granted. |