| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 219
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Burn Hodgson
Age: 34
Address: Hallwith, Spennithorne
Occupation: Farmer joint tenant with father
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of Case: The military representative states It is not expedient in the national interest that Robert Hodgson be retained in his present employment. This claim is appealed against because there are three men of military age employed in the farm this and another dealt with by the [local] tribunal and given total exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916.- Dismissed |