| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 306
Appeal against conscription of: William Ernest Haythorne
Age: 29
Address: Holly Lodge, Balby Road, Doncaster
Occupation: Pawnbrokers manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Samuel Ernest Haythorne, employer and father
Summary of Case: William Ernest Haythorne was in charge of the Doncaster branch of pawnbroker business, listed the need for trained competent staff and the level of transactions. Local tribunal and military representative think that he could transfer a York assistant to Doncaster and hence local tribunal refused his appeal. Withdraws appeal as has placed one of his daughters in charge of Doncaster shop and son has joined R.F.A. in Newcastle.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Apr 1916. Withdrawn |