| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1601
Appeal against conscription of: Charlie Atkinson
Age: 33
Address: Ravensworth, Richmond
Occupation: Road contractor
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Charlie Atkinson
Summary of case: Has existing contracts for road work and repair. He is married with one child and provides and income to his parents. His father is 68 and, due to poor health, cannot take over heavy work. Requests temporary exemption to set his affairs in order will join up at the end of that time. Appeals again in October, claiming to have had an injury to his left eye.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Originally heard on 9 Sep 1916, and exemption allowed to 1 Oct 1916. Case reheard on 21 Oct 1916, dismissed. |