| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3106
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Lesley Goodhead
Age: 25
Address: Mowbray Villa. Leeming Bar, Bedale
Occupation: Brewer
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Henry Wilmot, for Plews and Son Ltd
Summary of case: Staff reduced from 33 to 13, it is expected the brewery will be taken over by Government. Goodhead wishes to appeal on personal grounds due to his wife's condition. The local tribunal found no reason why Goodhead should be exempt from service, the condition of Goodheads wife was taken into consideration and they gave him exemption to 1 May 1917.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed |