| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 455
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Wilkinson
Age: 30
Address: West End Farm, Dishforth, Thirsk
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Robert Wilkinson - him
Summary of Case: He is the chief tenant of the farm (joint tenancy) with an invalid father and sister and two other sisters as dependents. One of his brothers is prepared to take his place but this brother also feels that he has a right to continue the running the farm. He states that two cannot work this farm and I consider as farmers with dependents and responsibilities we should be entitled to more consideration. He asked for one months exemption to get seed time over and potatoes planted. The local tribunal stated that one of the brothers should serve.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Apr 1916. Allowed. Exemption for 1 day |