Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 471 Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Frank Liddle Age: 34 Address: Hollins Farm, Grosmont 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.| Thomas Liddle had stated in his appeal to the local tribunal that I am in business for myself and have to support my sister and serious hardship would ensue if I were to be called up. Supporting evidence: Yes Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Apr 1916. Allowed. Exemption until 1 Oct 1916 |