| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2147
Appeal against conscription of: James Hannay Parker
Age: 31
Address: 5 The Barr, Richmond
Occupation: Tailor's cutter
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Hannay Parker
Summary of case: Parker had so many to support at home - wife, three children under 31/2, one in bad health, plus his aged widowed mother and an invalid sister who was never able to work for herself. He received no payments for the last two and they would all suffer serious hardship if he joined the army. On 17 Nov 1916 the North Riding Appeal Tribunal referred the case back to the local tribunal for more information on the appellant's domestic circumstances.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Dec 1916. Dismissed, but not to be called up till 31 Jan 1917. |