| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2773
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Hanesworth Withnell
Age: 37
Address: 4 Newborough, Scarborough
Occupation: Fancy goods dealer
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: C F Withnell and sons, employer
Summary of case: He had been given exemption to 31 December 1916 but his application for further extension was refused by the local tribunal. The employer is now appealing against this decision stating that the business would suffer serious hardship if Thomas joined the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Allowed to 1 May 1917. |