| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1806
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Arthur Whitaker
Age: 37
Address: Park Dean Vernon Place, Scarborough
Occupation: Restaurant Proprietor and Theatrical Proprietor
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Herbert Arthur Whitaker
Summary of Case: Whitaker owns a number of businesses and with the depression in Scarborough caused by the war his businesses would be forced to close if he is not there to run them. A number of his businesses have already been forced to close (such as his carpet and Lino business). A temporary exemption had already been granted for the appellant to get over the busy summer season. The local tribunal found that his work is not of national interest. The appellant suggested he might be sent to a munitions works, the local tribunal thought that if he is fit for military duty he should undertake it. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1807]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Oct 1916. Allowed 1 Jan 1917. Employees appeal |