| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1542
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Thistle
Age: 19
Address: Fair Head Farm, Grosmont
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Thistle, father and employer
Summary of case: Henry Thistle and one youth of 17 are the only men to help on the farm. If Henry Thistle is taken I will be unable to bring in the harvest. (See also NRCC/CL 9/1/657).
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1916. Allowed to 1 Nov 1916 Final. |