| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: No number
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Pinder
Age: 37
Address: 20 Trinity Church Square, Richmond
Occupation: Engineer etc
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in present occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Pinder
Summary of case: I am the sole proprietor of a cinema in Richmond and last year took lease of a plot of land erected another cinema and garage for eight cars adjacent to Hipswell Camp which is now ready for opening though not quite completed. I took this lease as I was rejected from the army in May 1916. In January or February 1917 I was again rejected. I was called up again for medical examination on 24 May 1917 and was passed C1. On 13 June 1918 was re-examined and passed grade 2. I have had rheumatic fever twice. I am paying rent of £200 per annum and it is impossible for me to wind up my business which is a one-man business and have no one left who can carry on. If I have to join the army, it will mean very serious financial loss to me. I have one son aged 13 at Scorton Grammar School and I do not wish to have his education interfered with as I am giving him the best education I can afford. I also have four motor cars (hackney) one only of which is running on account of the shortage of labour and petrol. I am a member of the 2/3rd NRV Regiment.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: nd Case not heard |