| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3855
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Henry Ibbotson
Age: 31
Address: Holly Bush, Farndale, Low Quarter
Occupation: Hunter, butcher etc
Local tribunal: Kirkbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Robert Henry Ibbotson
Summary of case: Ibbotson describes himself as a hunter and butcher but goes on to state that he has a brother who is an 'imbecile' who is deaf and dumb and states he is the sole carer for him as there are no other siblings.[See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/3146]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917. Allowed conditional exemption whilst in present occupation |