| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 921
Appeal against conscription of: James Cossey
Age: 27
Address: Tranmire Farm, Bilsdale, Stokesley
Occupation: Horseman and cattletender
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Cossey, employer, father
Summary of case: The appellant, his father and employer, claimed that he was incapable of running the farm without his sons assistance. James Cossey was medically examined and found to be totally unfit and exempted.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916. Allowed. Absolute exemption. Medically unfit. |