| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5711
Appeal against conscription of: William Tinsley
Age: 22
Address: Low Farndale
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Medical grade: Not stated
Appellant: William Tinsley
Summary of case: On 23 Jan 1918 Tinsley was granted exemption to 1 May 1918. A further appeal allowed his exemption to 1 Sept 1918. Tinsley appeals again, stating that he is the only wheelwright, joiner, undertaker serving various moors villages and the farmers there. He also works at the only sawmill in the dale. Additionally, he has a smallholding. If he were to be called up it would cause serious hardship. The appellant had received a letter from the War Agricultural Committee protecting him from military service. [Case papers for 5192 included with these papers. See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3324, NRCC/CL 9/1/3854, NRCC/CL 9/1/4604]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 Sep 1918. Allowed to 1 Mar 1919. |