| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2364
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Cole Theaker
Age: 26
Address: Unity House, Church Street, Staithes
Occupation: Fisherman [of a herring coble.]
Local tribunal: Hinderwell Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Cole Theaker
Summary of case: Father is chronic invalid, two other sons are serving. Appellant also bona fide fisherman and therefore considered starred occupation. Offered himself to the navy, but was rejected on medical grounds.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Dismissed |