| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1831
Appeal against conscription of: Robert James Higgins
Age: 32
Address: Poor Law Institution Whitby
Occupation: Master of Union
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: Not in national interest that he should remain in present occupation. A man of non-military age or a man physically unfit for the army should be engaged in his stead.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Oct 1916. Withdrawn. Military appeal |