| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1310
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Williamson
Age: 39
Address: Thorpe, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Builder
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
Appellant: Robert Williamson
Summary of case: Small builder employing three men with a dependant family and impossible to make arrangements to carry on the business in his absence.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916. Final |