| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3753
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Donald
Age: 36
Address: Briscoe Gate, Cotherstone
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Elizabeth Watson & son, mother and employer
Summary of case: Thomas Donald has a wife and two children dependant on his farm. In addition he runs Mr Watson's farm. As he works almost 16 hours a day it would be impossible to give any more time to the Volunteer Training Corps for drilling.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Jun 1917 Allowed. Condition of joining Volunteer Training Corp removed. |