| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2833
Appeal against conscription of: William Barker
Age: 29
Address: Long Street, Thirsk
Occupation: Brewer's manager
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Henry Rob, Military Representative
Summary of case: Two appeals had been made by Barker to the local tribunal. After the first he had to attend the Medical Board and the second was conditional on him staying in the same job. The military representative, Henry Rob, appealed on the basis that it is no longer in the national interest for Barker to have conditional exemption as no serious financial hardship would ensue, if the man were serving.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. Man not to be called up until 31 Mar 1917. |