| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1607
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Barker
Age: 22
Address: Catterick, Darlington
Occupation: Carter and horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mrs D Barker
Summary of case: Fred Barker is responsible for cutting grass and gathering hay for supply to local farms. Fred was in the Territorial Army when war broke out and has already served on the front lines, being permanently injured at Ypres
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |