| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2059
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Percy Todd
Age: 28
Address: Carlton, Husthwaite
Occupation: Shepherd and thatcher etc
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Mr Todd, father
Summary of case: Father says man is in certified occupation and only driver of machine. The local tribunal stated that appellant has two single sons on the farm and one married son living locally who is capable of working machinery. Only one of the single sons should be spared.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed |