| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1289
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Fawdington
Age: 28
Address: 135 Lowther Street, York
Occupation: Sign writer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George Crombie and Sons, Solicitors
Summary of case: RobertÂ’s employers, T W Pottage & Son Ltd, appealed that he is their only remaining sign writer and designer and has been employed for nine years. He would be impossible to replace at this time
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Jul 1916. Dismissed |