| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 497
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Henry Hornby
Age: 27
Address: 5 Darlington Street, Thornaby
Occupation: Plasterer
Local tribunal: Thornaby on Tees Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Henry Hornby
Summary of Case: Has three brothers already serving in Army and Navy. Staying with ill aunt who is dependent upon him and unable to do any work. Father is also an invalid. Local tribunal believes additional allowance for his aunt may be available from government.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |