| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5557
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Simpson
Age: 44
Address: 48 Oak Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Insurance agent
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Not stated
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: Thomas William Simpson
Summary of case: Simpson is married with three older children who are still partially reliant on him. He works for the Prudential, but works on the land in his free time. He also supports his widowed mother with a weekly allowance. If he were to be called up, his family would be left in severe hardship.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |