| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3664
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Metcalfe Thornborrow.
Age: 25
Address: Sleightholme, Bowes, Darlington
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Peacock for Thomas and J Bell, employers
Summary of case: This man has been a shepherd on Bowes Moor for the past 31/2 years, is thoroughly acquainted with the moor, and has at the present time under his care as a shepherd 1500 ewes and hogs and 1000 lambs, and we therefore claim that his services are indispensable.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jun 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |