| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4978
Appeal against conscription of: Tom Seaton
Age: 28
Address: High Street, Yarm
Occupation: Sand and gravel merchant
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e)ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Tom Seaton
Summary of case: Tom Seaton is a sand and gravel merchant who supplies builders in the area with supplies for military building contracts
Previously given temporary exemption until 27 March 1918 but further application dismissed by local tribunal. On grounds that his role could be carried out by another person.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 4 May 1918. Dismissed. |