| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2756
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Thompson
Age: 39
Address: South Street, Scalby
Occupation: Farmer and carter
Local tribunal: Scalby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Fred Thompson
Summary of case: He applied for exemption as the only carter between Scalby and Scarborough but the local tribunal felt that goods could equally well be carried by the North Eastern Railway. Hi work was in the national interest.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up before 1 Mar 1917 |