| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3351
Appeal against conscription of: Samuel Austin Barks
Age: 39
Address: 32 Scarborough Terrace, Bootham
Occupation: Assistant Sheriff Officer etc
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: Thomas Walker and Sons, employers
Summary of case: The applicants are estate and general auctioneers, valuers and agents. Samuel is a certified bailiff and managing clerk at the auctioneers as well as Assistant Sheriff officer. He is needed because of his knowledge and experience in all these roles which carry considerable responsibility. The business has released two of their four regular staff and one of the remaining two is over 66, leaving Samuel the only able-bodied man. However he has no useful vision in one eye. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2415]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Allowed to 10 Oct 1917. |