| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3207
Appeal against conscription of: Austin Parmley
Age:18
Address: 32 Frenchgate, Richmond
Occupation: Antique shop manager
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested:
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Martha Parmley, mother
Summary of case: The two older sons are already serving in the army. His mother has a heart condition and cannot work. Local appeal tribunal was aware that the mother had made a similar case for the two sons who were now in the army. and were of the opinion that there was very little business in the antique trade during war and that the appellantÂ’s daughters could assist
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up until 1 Jul 1917 |