| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2903
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Robinson
Age: 19
Address: Crooks House Greta Bridge
Occupation: Farm worker
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military service act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Robinson ,farmer
Summary of case: Appellant stated that John Thomas Robinson was 'absolutely indispensable because I am in my 62nd year and in delicate health having an internal complaint and at times not able to get about' It was the opinion of the tribunal that it was not in the national interest for a young man to remain on this farm and it is undoubtedly a case for substitution
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Feb 1917 Allowed. Conditional until an efficient substitute is found, but in no case to be substituted before 31 May 1917 |