| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1577
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Collinson
Age: 22
Address: Nook Farm, Mickleton, Darlington
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth 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: Thomas William Collinson
Summary of case: Nook Farm is widely scattered and as a result difficult to manage. It is worked almost entirely by myself as my uncle is incapable of doing any hard work.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |