| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5311
Appeal against conscription of: William Robson
Age: 18
Address: Hunter House, Kelton, Middleton in Teesdale
Occupation: Farm manager
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sidney K Bainbridge, employer
Summary of case: The employer states that the applicant is indispensable and that he has 2 farms one of which is managed solely by William. If he is taken he would not be able to replace him. William Robson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1072
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |