| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 343
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas R Goodswen
Age: Not stated
Address: 5 West Terrace, Redcar
Occupation: Café proprietor and baker
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Mrs H. Goodswen, mother and employer
Summary of case: He helped his mother run a hotel and refreshment business which she claimed she could not carry on without him. However, the tribunal statement concerning its decision says: in view of the mans conscientious objection to combatant service he be passed for non-combatant service only (see Thomas Robert Goodswens appeal 344).
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Withdrawn. |