| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2261
Appeal against conscription of: George Thompson
Age: 37
Address: 10 Back Lane, Skelton in Cleveland
Occupation: Cartman etc and market gardener
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Thompson
Summary of case: I am doing good for the inhabitants of Skelton by supplying them with necessary vegetables. If I am called up I have no one left to cultivate my garden.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Dec 1916. Dismissed, but not to be called up until 1 Jan 1917. |