| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1005
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Harrison
Age: 36
Address: Mickleby, Hinderwell
Occupation: Sub postmaster etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Not stated
Summary of case: Harrison sought exemption on the grounds of hardship and losses in domestic position. This was refused by the local tribunal. He appealed and was granted conditional exemption at the North Riding appeal tribunal. In December 1916 the local tribunal asked for the exemption to be reviewed. A letter saying he suffered from depression was provided and the recruiting officer agreed to withdraw appeal for revision
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Conditional exemption whilst in present employment |