| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4274
Appeal against conscription of: Sydney Robinson
Age: 36
Address: Solberge, Northallerton
Occupation: Estate Foreman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Thomas, Estate Agent for b Talbot, Woodburn, Darlington, now of Solberge
Summary of Case: Robinson had been granted an exemption to 1 October 1917. His employer is now appealing for a further exemption stating that Robinson is regularly employed running two engines pumping drinking water. He also acts as estate foreman and may need to fell and dress trees for pit props. He also keeps down the rabbit population. He is the only able bodied man on the estate. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3240]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Application allowed unto 31 Mar 1918. |