| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5358
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Alderson
Age: 22
Address: Girsby Grange, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Croft on Tees Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Margaret Etty, employer
Summary of case: Robert Alderson is the only man on the farm of 158 acres able to handle the horses. There are two teams and 5 draught horses as well as cattle. He is absolutely indispensable to the working of the farm. Alderson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 322
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 11 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918 |