| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1871
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Edward Thompson
Age: 18
Address: South End, Northallerton
Occupation: Slaughterman and c
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Thompson
Summary of case: I have a large retail butchering business. Before the war I had two shop assistants and one slaughterman and assistant. Two of my men have joined His Majesty's Forces, leaving this one to do the work of three.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |