| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 171
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Allen
Age: 21
Address: Crag View, Burtersett, Hawes
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Robert Allen claimed absolute exemption as he is the sole worker on the farm owned by his ill mother. The military representative appealed against the local tribunal decision of conditional exemption, arguing that his mother would not suffer any financial loss if she could find another tenant for the farm.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal confirmed. |