| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 807
Appeal against conscription of: James Albert Adams
Age: 22
Address: Great Carr Farm, Kirbymisperton
Occupation: Wagoner on farm
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: B Lynn, farm foreman
Summary of Case: Adams is the only horseman on farm for 255 acres. Local tribunal finds single man not in certified occupation and not necessary for farm as plenty of other workers available (including another young exempted man). Adams can be easily spared.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Jun 1916. Withdrawn |