| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2057
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Peirson
Age: 32
Address: Wind Hill, Handtoft
Occupation: Horseman, Shepherd and beastman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Robert Pearson, father and employer
Summary of case: I appeal because I am prepared to let my eldest son Joseph join the army as he wishes to do instead of my younger son Robert who lives with me at home and has worked with me all his life. And, for the sake of his mothers health, who has severe nervous debility and I am afraid of her health giving way altogether, in case our younger son is taken. The local tribunal had exempted the married son Joseph on condition that he worked for his father and released the single brother Robert for the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. |