| Description | #North Riding appeal tribunal number: 163
Appeal against conscription of: John Newton Robson
Age: 25
Address: Beck House, Stapleton, Darlington
Occupation: Agricultural horseman, ploughman and farm milker
Local tribunal: Croft Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major T G Wrighton. Military Representative.
Summary of Case: If John Robson were conscripted, his elder brother, aged 38 and in poor health had been granted absolute exemption, would be unable to manage the farm.
Supporting evidence: Yes.
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Mar 1916. Dismissed |