| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 38
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Alfred Gardener
Age: 28
Address: 23 Roscoe St, Scarborough
Occupation: Grocer (Military canteen manager)
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Alfred Gardener
Summary of case: Canteen Manager of a military canteen, believed was doing his duty as per “Kitcheners letter of 1915”. In a second letter he states the canteen is being broken up and he withdraws his appeal. The local tribunal accepts his withdrawal and states that in any case another man could have been found to replace him.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Appeal withdrawn |