| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1012
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Henry Stubbs
Age: 34
Address: Thorpe, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Master builder etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Henry Stubbs
Summary of case: Serious hardship to his wife, children, parents and sister would ensue as he would have to close his business if called to the colours. The local tribunal did not agree, adding that he was, in their view, a jobbing builder with no large capital invested in the business. The local tribunal considered the appellant could easily pick up his business after the war.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Exemption allowed to 1 Sep 1916 |