| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2617
Appeal against conscription of: James William Thwaite
Age: 36
Address: Gayle Hawes
Occupation: Waller and agricultural repairer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship,
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: Appeal to local tribunal: This man is the only one left in the business. It would be a great loss to the business if he went as I am 63 and cannot do some of the work. Decision of local tribunal temporary exemption to 30 Jan 1917. Military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Allowed as this man is now acting as a substitute and has released a man for the navy. Must remain as a substitute |