| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1304
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Robinson
Age: 39
Address: Skelder Farm, Whitby
Occupation: Farmer etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Charles Robinson
Summary of case: The local tribunal exempted Robinson conditionally as long as he took up work of national importance and thereby freeing up another man for military service. This was later overturned when it was disclosed that his work could easily be taken up by one of the estate gamekeepers and that his livestock was found to be far less than stated.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption conditional on taking up work of national importance within one month. |