| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4155
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Park
Age: 23
Address: Redmire
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Park
Summary of case: In national interests giving whole time up for Agriculture for the production of food
.Mother dependent practically and invalid. Wife and one child, wife unable to do any work at present. If taken will have to give up farm as no one able to work it, which will mean a serious loss to me. In certified occupation. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2458]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918. And continue to help farmers in his spare time |