| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2453
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Wilson
Age: 28
Address: High Gill, Aysgarth
Occupation: Shepherd and cowman
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Employer stated to the local tribunal that he was over 60 years old and Wilson was his sole employee and it would be impossible to continue without him. Temporary exemption was granted to 31 Mar 1917 and man to appear before Medical Board in meantime. Military Representative appealed on grounds that it was 'inexpedient in the national interest this man be retained in civil employment in the present crisis beyond his exemption period'.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. Decision of local tribunal varied. |