| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 580
Appeal against conscription of: James Robinson
Age: 34
Address: Redmire, Yorkshire
Occupation: Shoeing smith and blacksmith
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John William Robinson, uncle and employer
Summary of Case: Robinson had been called up in late 1915 and been partly trained, but was demobilised on receipt of a petition signed by local farmers. His uncle appealed to the local tribunal to call him back on the grounds of hardship. However, his uncle subsequently withdrew the appeal on 16 May 1916 as Robinson had already rejoined the colours
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916 Withdrawn. |