| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5760
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Gent
Age: 32
Address: 51 Angle Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: Thomas Gent
Summary of case: Has 2500 registered customers in congested working class district with only the assistance of females and young boys. He is absolutely tied to the business and most nights leaves after 9pm. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5596 included with these papers]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1918 11 Oct 1918. Allowed relief from volunteer service. |