| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3682
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Robinson
Age: 20
Address: Farm Hand
Occupation: Tholthorpe
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: William Robinson, father
Summary of case: William Robinson farms the farm himself with the help of a son 18 and Robert. Robert is the only skilled labourer. A soldier that he had for seed time has been withdrawn. The local tribunal stated that Robert works as a mechanic but also helps his father on the farm; he can be spared at the garage but could be exempted to work the land and help his father.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Dismissed. |