| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4841
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Robinson
Age: 30
Address: 1 Youngs Cottages, Richmond
Occupation: Boot repairer
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Frederick Robinson
Summary of case: He is appealing for exemption based on the grounds of his doing work of national importance. He came back from the USA in July 1915 purposely to go into partnership with his brother, John. Frederick claims to do more work than any other repairer in the town One brother has already been killed in battle, one disabled and if Frederick goes the business will go all together.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 6 Apr 1918. Dismissed but not to be called up before 1 May 1918 |