| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3770
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Alderson
Age: 34
Address: 2 Waterloo Street, Richmond
Occupation: Farmer etc
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas William Alderson
Summary of case: Alderson had a widowed mother and ‘nether man nor boy to assist’ him on the farm. He also had to look after his mother's holding. A six week exemption had been granted by the local tribunal, not renewable without leave. His appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal was dismissed but he was not to be called up before1 Aug 1917, to allow him time to make other arrangements.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Jun 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up before 1 Aug 1917. |