| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2314
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Thornill
Age: 26
Address: 49, Thorpe Street, Scarcroft Road, York
Occupation: Printer etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act 1916
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Walter Thornill
Summary of case: Had previously been given exemption to 1 December 1916. He was offering to undertake mining, munitions or farming work so that he could be at home and keeping the family together. His three brothers were regular soldiers the youngest having been wounded twice and lamed for life. Of his two sisters one was ill and hence dependent on his widowed mother as was a ten year old granddaughter who she had brought up. His mother therefore had limited financial assistance and needed him at home to support the family both financially and physically. Thornill stated that our home would be broken up if he was sent. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1372]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Dec 1916. Dismissed. |