| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1366
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Bacon Thornton
Age: 37
Address: 4 King's Square, York
Occupation: Horse and general dealer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Bacon Thornton
Summary of case: He has his own business and all his capital is tied up in stock, which cannot be realized in a short period of time. He has a wife and two children and expecting a third and has to make a financial contribution towards the maintenance of two other children. The local tribunal gave him exemption to 20 Aug1916 in order to make alternative arrangements for his business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Aug 1916. Dismissed. |