| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1651
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Hare
Age: 30
Address: 20 Heslington Road, York
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) Serious hardship
Appellant: Alfred Hare, represented by George Crombie and Sons, Solicitors, 46 Stonegate, York
Summary of case: Hare and his brother, Harry Shipworth Hare, jointly ran the joinery business. His brother had previously signed up and Alfred considered he was thereby exempt. He also had a large contract to supply table tops to the military. He was concerned that the business would collapse in his absence and that the £700 capital and associated equipment would be lost.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916. Allowed exemption1 Jan 1917 |