| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2183
Appeal against conscription of: Henry William Parker
Age: 37
Address: Bilton House, Wetherby Lane, Harrogate
Occupation: Pawnbrokers manger
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Crombie & sons, solicitors, York
Summary of Case: Harrogate office of Henry Hardcastle, pawnbrokers state that Parker is indispensable. In addition to pawnbroking the firm sells mens, womens and childrens clothing, bedding, workmen tool, hardware, etc. he only other employees of this large branch is one female who cannot be expected to deal with an awkward customer, and an 18 year old youth who will be called up soon, and who is not allowed to act in the pawnbroking pledges. The firm has already had 80% of its employees taken for the army or munitions work and the firm has undertaken to have them back after the war, which can only happen if the business remains open. Parker is also a member of the V T C.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Dec 1916. Allowed to 31 Mar 1917 |