| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2905
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Barnard Stephenson
Age: 33
Address: Maison Dieu, Richmond Yorkshire
Occupation: Quantity Surveyor and Builders Manager
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Henry Boot and Sons Limited, [Sheffield] employer,
Summary of case: Mr. Stephenson was engaged in measuring up contract work for Catterick camp for the war office. His employer regarded him as indispensable for the job which could not be done by anyone else, as measured by his salary of £11 per week. The employer assured the tribunal that they would release him immediately his work is complete
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Feb 1917 Dismissed |