| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 652
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Temple
Age: 24
Address: Skerry Hole Farm, Fylingdale, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Horseman etc.
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue is current occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of Case: Not in the national interest that Temple remains in his current occupation. Farm is small and does not warrant this man being employed. If help is required a man of non-military age or a youth could do the job.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 May 1916. Dismissed. |