| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1614
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Heseltine
Age: 27
Address: Newbiggin, Aysgarth
Occupation: Farmer and stonemason
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Mary Jane Heseltine, mother
Summary of case: Thomas Heseltine had previously been granted a certificate of conditional exemption on the grounds that his job was expedient to the national interest. On 23 Aug 1916, this certificate was reviewed and cancelled by the local tribunal under application by a military representative. Mrs Heseltine already has two sons serving and has appealed on behalf of Thomas because survival of the family farm depends on him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. Dismissed. |