| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2151
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Cundill
Age: 35
Address: 18 Hurgill Road, Richmond
Occupation: Corporation working foreman
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Cundill
Summary of case: Cundill referred to his being rejected on medical grounds under the Derby Scheme. He had also been rejected on medical grounds by the Police 14 years earlier. His wife was ill and a somnambulist, who needed nursing care which could not be afforded if he joined the forces. He also had to look after his mother who had no other sons to look after her as they were all in the army. The local tribunal said that his appeal was out of order as his employers had said they had no objection when he applied under the Derby Scheme.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916. Allowed to 1 Jan 1917, to take up farm work within 14 days |