| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3146
Appeal against conscription of: Robert H Ibbotson
Age: 30
Address: Holly Bush, Farndale
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: AB Saunders, Military Representative
Summary of case: Ibbotson's butchership is described as almost negligible. Absolute exemption had previously been granted partly on the grounds that he did not look like he would make a soldier. Local tribunal stated that some of the reasons for his previous exemption included looking after his brother who had attacks of lunacy and had spent time in an asylum.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Allowed until 31 Jul 1917 on condition he continues to assist local farmers in his spare time. Military appeal |