| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 193
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Cecil Pullman
Age: 23
Address: Vincent House, Crakehall, Bedale
Occupation: Farm manager
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Hannah Pullman, mother.
Summary of Case: Widow would have to sell farm if her only son was called up. if unable to grant absolute exemption that they will defer his being called to a later date. The local tribunal had dismissed the original application as it was a small farm, and the owner could make other arrangements. It was not necessary in the national interests that he be retained
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Disallowed. |