| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5034
Appeal against conscription of: George William Barker
Age: 20
Address: Whitwell, Scorton, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Barker father and employer.
Summary of case: Appellant states that he has a large farm and is trying to produce more in this time of need. His son is indispensable to the running of the arm. Barker Senior is not in the best of health and is unable to stand and work for long.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |