| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1568
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Rukin
Age: 33 years 10 months
Address: Keld, Richmond
Occupation: Shepherd and farm worker
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: James Rutkin, father and employer
Summary of case: He works on a farm of 250 acres scattered over a wide area. He is indispensable to the working of the farm
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |