| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2168
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Frederick Pattison
Age: 27
Address: Finkle Street, Thirsk
Occupation: Master watchmaker etc
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Frederick Pattison
Summary of Case: Pattison has elderly parents who are dependent on him. He has two brothers and 13 nephews serving in the army he is the only one left to look after his parents. If his business is closed it will be financial ruin for him and his parents.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Nov 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |