| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4681
Appeal against conscription of: Robert James Higgins
Age: 34
Address: Poor Law Institution, Whitby
Occupation: Workhouse Master
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Clerk to the Guardians of the Whitby Union
Summary of case: The local tribunal had decided that the application be refused but that Higgins should not be called up until 4 Feb 1917 [This should be 1918. There is an error in date as the case was heard on 12 Dec 1917]. The local tribunal thought this would give the Whitby Union enough time to find a substitute. The Guardians of the Whitby Union appealed for a further exemption in February 1918 stating: That it is in the national interests that the man should remain in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1918. Dismissed but not to be called up before 5 April 1918 to allow a replacement to be appointed. |