| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2765
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Arthur Whitaker
Age: 37
Address: Park Dene, Vernon Place, Scarborough
Occupation: Theatre and restaurant proprietor
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Herbert Arthur Whitaker
Summary of case: He was originally granted temporary exemption to 1 October 1916. On 7 Feb 1917 the case was adjourned to allow the munitions people to make an application for him. This was done and he started work on the manufacture of lenses. If he goes into the army he will suffer serious hardship as he has spent between £5000 and £6000 in alterations and improvements of the properties he owns.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1806]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up before 30 Apr 1917. Leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal refused. |