| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 598
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Nicholson
Age: 28
Address: The Grange, Danby, Grosmont
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Nicholson
Summary of case: Appellant had sole responsibility for his fathers farm. His parents were elderly and frail, also he had bronchitis and could not stand getting wet. He had applied to be declared unfit for service but had been declared fit.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916. Dismissed |