| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2532
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Smith
Age:39
Address: Spyknave Hill, Middleton on Leven
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Smith
Summary of case: The appellant states he is 40 years of age on 1 Dec 1916, 3 days on from his appeal date. He has the full working management of the farm for his mother, his father being dead. He has 103 acres of tillage which needs ploughing and also 50 acres of grass land. The seed time is coming on and it is impossible for his to leave the farm. He is serving the national interests of the country far better where he is than if called up to join the army. He also had parish affairs as regards rate collecting to attend to and is also a Special Constable. He has applied for a pass to go to Richmond to be medically examined.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917 |