| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 609
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Bainbridge Robinson
Age: 32
Address: 37 Oxford Road, Thornaby
Occupation: Draper and boot dealer
Local tribunal: Thornaby on Tees Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity, f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Ralph Bainbridge Robinson
Summary of case: Local tribunal had passed him for non combatant service but he was appealing for total exemption on conscientious and health grounds. A doctors note of Mar 1916 confirmed health problems and that, in the doctors opinion, he was unfit for both combatant and non-combatant service
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916. Allowed. Absolute exemption, medically unfit |