| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4773
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Donald
Age: 37
Address: Briscoe Gate, Cotherstone
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Elizabeth Watson & So and Thomas W Donald
Summary of case: Exemption granted to 31 Mar 1918. Appellant asked for a further exemption: Donald has a small farm of his own and is employed by Elizabeth Watson, aged 86, and her son William who has bronchial and heart trouble to run their larger farm as well. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4518]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 Mar 1918. Allowed to 31 July 1918. |