| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3111
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Henry Newbould
Age: 19
Address: Sutton, Thirsk
Occupation: Farm horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Henry Newbould
Summary of case: He is the only able bodied man on the farm; his younger brother is unable to carry such work due to “useless” right arm. Henry Newbould is 56 and his doctor says his is to do no strenuous work due to a weak heart. If Thomas is called up the farm would be unable to continue.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed |