| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 286
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Ernest Blakeborough
Age: 26
Address: 88 Curzon Terrace, The Mount, York
Occupation: Bricklayer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Blakeborough
Summary of case: Elderly and ill mother needing financial support, other brother already in Army. Tribunal did not accept these grounds, as his mother had other finances and other children who could help.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jul 1916 |