| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 173
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Heseltine
Address: Newbiggin, Aysgarth
Occupation: Farmer and general labourer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship e) exempt occupation
Appellant: F S Graham, Chairman of local tribunal
Summary of Case: Mary Jane Heseltine, mother, lodged initial claim for exemption on the grounds that she is a widow, her two elder sons have already enlisted and she is reliant on Thomas to run the farm. Local tribunal decision granted “conditional exemption as two of his brothers have already joined the colours.” Appeal made by F S Graham because the 10 day deadline had passed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal confirmed. |