| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1411
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Alderson
Age: 24
Address: West Side, North End, Northallerton
Occupation: Traction engine driver
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: C H Weighell, employer
Summary of case: We have seven sets of threshing machines and three engine drivers including the above man for about 250 farmers. If this man is taken away we shall most likely have to close down.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Allowed to 23 Nov 1916. |