| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 542
Appeal against conscription of: David Tindal Alexander
Age: 31
Address: 11 Mansfield Street, Thornaby
Occupation: Jeweller etc
Local tribunal: Thornaby on Tees Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Jonathan Tindal Alexander, brother
Summary of case: David is the only practical man in their jewellery business. They have advertised for help but have not been successful in recruiting a replacement. Appeal later withdrawn as David Tindal Alexander joined the Royal Flying Corps. [See NRCC/CL 9/1/543]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 May 1916. Withdrawn |