| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4979
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Robert Dodds
Age: 29
Address: Crossfield House, Castle Levington
Occupation: General farm worker
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e)ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Charles James Dodds, father and employer
Summary of case: The appellant is the only employee on his fathers farm and nearby farm of 180 acres. James Dodds daughter has been ill since August 196 and is under the doctor. She is in a delicate state of health. Robert also works on his Uncle Johns farm who is 79 and unable to do any heavy work as he has muscular rheumatism. Robert has a certificate of the War Agricultural Executive Committee for the county. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4550]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 4 May 1918. Exemption renewed until 1 Nov 1918. |