| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2916
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Smith Thompson
Age: 34
Address: 2 Newbiggin, Richmond
Occupation: Wine and spirit merchant
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: E S Thompson
Summary of case: Sole person left running the business which would collapse if he left, causing considerable financial loss
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: Allowed to 31 Mar 1917 |