| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2096
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Hebden Roundell Hawkswell
Age: 33
Address: 19 Stonegate, York
Occupation: Dealer in antiques
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Geo Crombie & Sons, Solicitors, 46 Stonegate, York, acting for Ralph Hebden Roundell Hawkswell
Summary of case: Hawkswell ran his elderly and infirm parents' antique business single handedly. It comprised two shops a few doors apart on Stonegate, York. On 4 April 1916, the local tribunal had allowed an exemption to 1 Oct 1916. On 30 Sep 1916 Hawkswell applied to the local tribunal for a further extension, which was granted until 13 Dec 1916, to allow time to make arrangements. There was some confusion over the date and there is an exchange of letters between Crombies (solicitors) and the clerk to the tribunal. On 23 Nov 1916 Crombies applied for leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal, with evidence as to Hawkswells parents' ill-health and support from an MP who knew him.
[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/307]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Dec 1916 Allowed. Exemption to 15 Dec 1916. Final |