| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1582
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Addison
Age: 25
Address: East Close, Lunedale
Occupation: Stallion owner and farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Addison
Summary of case: Addison owns a Clydesdale stallion and travels a 15 mile radius with his horse. His mother is tenant of a 12 acre farm with three head of cattle and a few sheep and is practically dependant on his efforts.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |