| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1398
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Lonsdale
Age: 29
Address: Malt Kiln Cottage, Thirsk
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Frederick Lonsdale
Summary of case: Been with present employer for 10 years, and he is in a certified occupation. Looks after his grandmother who lives with him, his uncle used to look after her but has been called up and is serving in France. His uncle send money back to look after grandmother.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |