| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2406
Appeal against conscription of: John Robert Smithson
Age: 33
Address: Brasserton, Helperby, York
Occupation: Small holder
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Robert Smithson
Summary of case: The local tribunal noted that he was a blacksmith by trade and the other businesses were of minor importance. They granted exemption to 1 Jan 1917. He appealed on the grounds that he supplied milk and coal to the village and beyond and had turnips and mangolds to harvest.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |