| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5229
Appeal against conscription of: John James
Age: 21
Address: High Wanleys, West Witton
Occupation: Farm work
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Abram James, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant is unable to carry on farm work regularly as he suffers from asthma and bronchitis. John James has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 802
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |