| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 551
Appeal against conscription of: Robert William Fawcett
Age: 33 years and 6 months
Address: Farm School, Welburn, York
Occupation: Market gardener
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) ill health or infirmity, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Robert William Fawcett
Summary of case: He claimed to be in an exempt occupation, however the local tribunal stated that he was employed by the Farm School rather than being a market gardener in his own right. They also questioned the Governor of the Farm School who stated that Robert William Fawcett was not indispensable. A letter from Fawcett, dated 7 May 1916 states that on 10 Apr 1916 he went before the Medical Board at Richmond, Yorkshire and was passed fit for Garrison Duty at home. He withdraws his appeal.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 May 1916. Dismissed by consent. |