| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4604
Appeal against conscription of: William Tinsley
Age: 22
Address: Holly Bush, Low Farndale
Occupation: Joiner etc
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Tinsley
Summary of case: Two farmers wrote in support of Tinsley, to say they relied on his repair work. Tinsley's appeal said he had stated his case before, that he was working very long days to make sure the local farmers' equipment was repaired. This was work of national importance. Funerals were an extra, unpredictable pressure. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3324, NRCC/CL 9/1/3854, NRCC/CL 9/1/5192, NRCC/CL 9/1/5711]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jan 1918. Exemption to 1 May 1918. |