| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2121
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Caygill
Age: 37
Address: Gilling West, Richmond
Occupation: Butcher and farmer
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Caygill, brother
Summary of case: The appellant is absent from home four days a week and there would be no one left to manage the business. If I could have his services for a period of three or even two months it would enable me to secure someone to fill his place and also give him time to arrange his own affairs.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916 Dismissed but not to be called up till 17 Dec 1916 |