| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3100
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Robinson
Age: 24
Address: Redmire
Occupation: Boot maker
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: In February 1917, Robinson was granted a temporary exemption by the Local Tribunal until 1 May 1917. He was the only boot and shoe maker in the area and also repaired harnesses for local farmers. He had a wife and two children, farmed five acres of meadowland, and three fields of low pasture, and milked two or three cows. The military representative appealed against this decision: Thai it is inexpedient considering the mans age and the category on which he is passed that he should continue to be retained in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Allowed military appeal certificate to be cancelled |