| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4583
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
Appellant: Thomas Park
Summary of case: The appellant is in full time employment in agriculture and would have to give up his holding if taken as there is no-one left to carry on. He is married with two children and his mother aged 66 is practically an invalid. The family is totally dependent on him. He is at present under doctor's care and suffering from spitting blood. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/4155]
Supporting evidence: Yes.
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 March 1918 and to continue to help farmers in his spare time. |