| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3338
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Flanagan
Age: 36
Address: 17 Northfield Terrace, Dringhouses
Occupation: Wood Machinist
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Flanagan
Summary of case: Should the applicant have to do military service it would mean the breaking up of his parentsÂ’ home as he is the main support have three brothers all single and left home to join the forces. One being killed and the other two are in France. He is on work of national importance. The local tribunal state the father, sister and a brother are all earning wages and the absent soldiers are contributing to the income not including the separation allowance.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Apr 1917 Dismissed |