| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 603
Appeal against conscription of: Jonathan Wood Junior
Age: 18
Address: Middleton on Leven, Yarm
Occupation: Horseman and cowman
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Jonathan Wood senior, father
Summary of case: Father needs Wood on his farm, he is not able to do much himself, his wife has been unwell so he has to cover the housework too. If his son cannot be exempt, he asks that his call up be put back for six months so he can help with the harvest. Supporting letter from the vicar says it is a genuine case; further the mother has a weak heart and the vicar believes that, if she had to part with her youngest boy the shock would kill her.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Aug 1916. Final. |