Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: No number Appeal against conscription of: William John Hodges Age: 47 Address: Bay Boarding House, Robin Hoods Bay Occupation: Boot repairer Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council Central tribunal: No Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act Grounds for appeal: Not stated Appellant: Not stated Summary of case: [Includes case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5732] In this case Major General J K Trotter, national service representative, states: There are two boot repairers in Robin Hoods bay. Either this man or the other (Mr Durant) should be refused exemption. If exempted this man should join the Volunteer Training Corps. Men are urgently required for this battalion which is below strength. The drill centre is actually in the place. Supporting evidence: No Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: nd Case not heard |