| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5123
Appeal against conscription of: George Pembroke Barker
Age: 30
Address: 26 Bagdale, Whitby
Occupation: Motor mechanic
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated.
Appellant: W H Horsfall, National Service Representative
Summary of case: As this man is passed for general service, it would be more in the national interest if he were to join the army than be retained in his present occupation. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2382]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 30 May 1918. Allowed. National Service Appeal. certificate varied and man exempt to 1 Dec 1918. |