Name
Francis Edward HOPKINS
Age
32
Married
No
Address
Badsey
Occupation
Market gardening
First Hearing
Date of Hearing
21 Feb 1916
Case for exemption
Claims by Francis Hopkins and by his father on the ground that he was indispensable. He himself had 1¾ acres of grond and his father had 12¼ acres. The father said he employed no one but his son on the land.
Outcome of appeal
Exemption - temporary
Exemption Conditions (if any)
3 months
Journal Date
26 Feb 1916
Second Hearing
Date of Hearing
31 May 1916
Case for exemption
Charles Hopkins, Badsey, appealed on behalf of his son. He possessed 14½ acres of land, and his son was absolutely indispensable because he was often unable to work himself as he suffered from acute rheumatism and catarrh. Two acres of land belonged to his son.
Outcome of appeal
Exemption - temporary
Exemption Conditions (if any)
3 months
Journal Date
3 Jun 1916
Other Information
Final Outcome
Presumed to have enlisted after temporary exemption