| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1754
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Alfred Fryer
Age: 34
Address: Brompton on Swale
Occupation: Horseman and wagoner
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Fryer, employer
Summary of case: James Fryer states that Robert Fryer is indispensable as he has lost all his other men and, as he is 66 years of age and in poor health, if Robert Fryer were to be called away then the business would have to fold. He also states the Robert Fryer is married with five children aged between one month and nine years and that he already has one son in the army and one who has been rejected through ill health
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: Allowed 21 Oct 1916 exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |