| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 951
Appeal against conscription of: James Spensley
Age: 24
Address: Kearton, Low Row, Richmond
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: H B Blackett, Military Representative
Summary of case: Original appeal stated that he is the only worker and manager of his farm. Given conditional exemption by the local tribunal. This man I think should go, he would be of more interest in the army than where he is now.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Dismissed. |