| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 44
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Wilson
Age: 27
Address: 8 Whitby Rd, Loftus
Occupation: Scrap dealer
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: David Wilson, father and employer
Summary of case: Thomas Wilson is the eldest son of David Wilson. The other three sons are willing to serve in the army. David Wilson is already serving in the ASC [Army Service Corps]. Currently Thomas Wilson is collecting scrap metal for foundries employed in government work; if he is called up the business will be forced to close. The local tribunal believes no hardship would occur if Thomas Wilson were called up; he was not occupied in a exempt occupation.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Dismissed |