| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2137
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Edward Jewitt
Age: 31
Address: Mickleton, Darlington
Occupation: Blacksmith
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Robert Edward Jewitt
Summary of case: Jewitt had been granted an exemption by the local tribunal, on the grounds of his occupation. The Military Representative objected. The local tribunal stated that they thought the business could be continued Jewitt's brother, even though Jewitt had said his brother was not strong. The local trinbunal stated there was another blacksmith in the village.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 November 1916. Dismissed |