| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 470
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Henry Noble
Age: 27
Address: High Hawsker, Whitby
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of case: Graham Craig states that the work undertaken by Thomas Noble is not in the interest of the nation
.I consider
the farm
to be too small for a man of military age and physically fit for service to be employed upon, when men are so urgently needed for the Army, and I consider no serious hardship will ensue, should he be called to the colours.|
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Apr 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal confirmed on man taking over Colcroft Farm, Robin Hoods Bay. |