| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2099
Appeal against conscription of: Bertie Sibley Vowles
Age: 34
Address: 1 Colenso Street, York
Occupation: Pawnbroker's manager
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 on behalf of Messrs Henry Hardcastle, pawnbrokers, 31 Stonegate, York.
Summary of case: Vowles was a very experienced pawnbroker's manager, one of only two out of ten remaining in the business. Case papers include a two and a half page submission of evidence explaining the legal position with respect to the pawnbroking business, which explains why he could not be immediately released. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1062]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Nov 1916. Allowed to 14 Feb 1917. Final, Undertaking given [by Mr Crombie] not to appeal again. |