| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2042
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Upton Thomlinson
Age: 37
Address: 62 St John's Street, York
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Herbert Upton Thomlinson
Summary of case: He had previously been granted exemption to 1 Oct1916 but the local tribunal refused to extend this. He wrote to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal enclosing a medical certificate stating that he is suffering from chronic rheumatism and is hardly able to walk. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1078]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed |