| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2287
Appeal against conscription of: George Walter King
Age: 33
Address: The Camp Garage, Strensall Camp, York
Occupation: Motorcycle maker
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship e) illness or infirmity
Appellant: George Crombie and Sons, Solicitors for George Walter King.
Summary of case: King owns a motorcycle business at Strensall Camp. He also acts as a despatch rider and taxi cab driver for officers at the camp. He works as a special constable and is responsible for calling on all other constables in the event of an air raid his motorcycle is vital for this. His wife is 'delicate' and unable to look after herself or their two children, one of whom has epilepsy. George pays his sister to care for the family. If called up, his business would be wound up causing serious financial hardship to his family.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917. Allowed to 1 May 1917. |