| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1865
Appeal against conscription of: George William Barker
Age: 18
Address: Whitwell, Scorton, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman
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: Richard Bowes, Military Representative
Summary of case: That this man is only 18 and single. It is not in the national interest that a man of this age and single should have any exemption much less six months. It does not seem to be a case for any exemption but possible one for substitution.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 January 1917. Military Appeal |