| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 307
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Hebden Roundell Hawkswell
Age: 32
Address: 19 Stonegate, York
Occupation: Antique dealer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Ralph Hebden Roundell Hawkswell
Summary of Case: Runs an antique (furniture) business on his own, his parents being elderly, over 70 and in poor health. His father is deaf and his mother requires nursing care on a regular basis, this is supported by a letter from the doctor. Hawkswell also has eye sight problems and recruitment office certified he was passed fit for sedentary work only. Local tribunal refused his appeal stating that father, although deaf, takes a part in the business and daughters knew the business also, indicated an ineligible man could be substituted in place of the appellant. Military representative agreed.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Apr 1916. Allowed Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |