| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1003
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Harker
Age: 40 1/2 years
Address: Phipps House, Lythe, Whitby
Occupation: Farmer and public carrier
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Robert Harker
Summary of case: Harkers exemption had expired and he appealed against this on the grounds it was in the national interests he stay in his present occupation and there would be serious hardship if he was called up.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916 Allowed. Exemption to 1 Dec 1916 |