| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2382
Appeal against conscription of: George Pembroke Barker
Age:31
Address: 26 Bagdale, Whitby
Occupation: Part proprietor of motor garage
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Barker was a driver who knew the district well and could drive doctors and the military by day or night. He also assisted with vehicle repairs. His employer had appealed in April 1916 and he was granted exemption to Oct 1916. His employer appealed again on 25 Sep 1916 and the local tribunal granted a temporary exemption to 1 Jan 1917 with leave to apply, conditional on his remaining in the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative appealed against this decision
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Dismissed Military appeal Conditional exemption |