| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2489
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Edward Thompson
Age: 19
Address: South End, Northallerton
Occupation: Butchers assistant
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Thompson, employer
Summary of case: Appellant indicates that he has a large retail business and two of his men have already joined the forces leaving only the applicant to do the work. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1871]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917 Allowed to 31 Mar 1917 Final |