| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2980
Appeal against conscription of: John Barker
Age: 39
Address: North Lane, Haxby, York
Occupation: Chocolate confectioner and market gardener.
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Barker
Summary of case: Barker has a 1 1/2 acre market garden which he claims has been his main source of income for 10 years, and a part-time job of 6 hours a day at Rowntrees, which he has held for 14 years. His wife is nearly blind and is receiving treatment. The local tribunal did not think he has sufficient reason for being exempt from service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed, not to be called up before 15 Apr 1917. |