| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5221
Appeal against conscription of: James Hargrave
Age: 21
Address: Wath, Ripon
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Hargrave, employer
Summary of case: Farm of 220 acres, 156 arable, total staff of four including applicant and wounded soldier being trained. James is the only man able to use and service machinery and farm is totally dependent on his experience. Hargrave has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1218
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |