| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 349
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Parker
Age: 38
Address: 28 Yeoman Street, Redcar
Occupation: Farmer and cowkeeper
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Robert Parker
Summary of case: He is a dairy farmer and milk retailer with only two eleven year old boys to help. The loss of his milk supply would affect the town as it is so scarce. He is unable to sell the farm at valuation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Allowed exemption until 1 Oct 1916. |