| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4336
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Robinson
Age: 31
Address: 11 Flints Yard, Richmond
Occupation: Cellarman
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: G Smurthwaite & Son, Wine Merchant, employer
Summary of case: Edwin has previously served for 300+ days before being discharged as unfit. He has subsequently been examined by the Central Medical Board and declared Class A. Smurthwaite & Son rely on Robinson and could not manage their business without his knowledge and experience. They have advertised for suitable replacements but received no replies. They are prepared to release him for 3 days per week for farming work rather than lose him altogether.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |