| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1853
Appeal against conscription of: Sydney Robinson
Age: 35
Address: Solberge, Northallerton
Occupation: Engine driver and estate foreman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Thomas, estate agent
Summary of case: Regularly employed to work engine to pump drinking water for the Solberge estate. Also works as estate foreman and presently employed in the felling and dressing of pit props. Robinson has four young children. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/844]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed to 31 Mar 1917. |