| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5280
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Naseby Robson
Age: 18
Address: Whitwell, Scorton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Isaac Robson, father
Summary of case: I am of the opinion that this youth is of more use in civil life than in the army. I farm two farms, the acreage of which is 266 acres. The youth in question is the main horseman. Robson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 914
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |