| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1299
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Spark
Age: 40
Address: Sandsend, Whitby
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major General J K Trotter, Military Representative
Summary of case: Request to remain on smallholding of 20 acres and to look after animals but noted that wife is capable of taking over and therefore not in the national interest.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |