| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 654
Appeal against conscription of: Josef Cook Thompson
Age: 18
Address: Postgate Farm, Glaisdale.
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council.
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation. d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of case: Not an exempt occupation and no serious hardship would ensue if he joined the army. The work he does could be carried out by a 'youth or elderly man'.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 May 1916. Dismissed. |