| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 567
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Walmsley Lambert
Age: 30
Address: 5 Charlotte Street, York
Occupation: Painter, paperhanger and window-cleaner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Walmsley Lambert
Summary of case: Lambert claims that he will suffer financial hardship and his widowed mother will have little other support. His brother is already in the army. Local tribunal found that his sister could increase her contribution and that he would be able to make an allotment from his army pay.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 May1916. Dismissed. |