| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2904
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Robson
Age: 30
Address: Catterick, Yorkshire
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Walter Binden, employer
Summary of case: Employer is shorthanded as his labourer has had a stroke and he would have to sell his cattle as he is unable to take care of them if Mr Robson was taken.
A supporting letter from a Dr explained that Mr Robson had been suffering from a testicular complaint for the last five years which caused him intermittent severe pain , he would make a poor soldier in view of the attacks of pain caused by this complaint
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Feb 1917 Conditional exemption whilst in present occupation |