| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4123
Appeal against conscription of: Percy Harker
Age: 30
Address: 10 Flints Terrace, Richmond
Occupation: Hackney carriage driver
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James W Ellis, Unicorn Hotel, Richmond. Employer
Summary of case: This man has previously been unfit for call up although rated C1 in 1916, claims taxi service essential for the use of officers and men at Catterick camp. Local tribunal stated in their reasons for refusing Harkers appeal to them, that Harker is driving a hackney carriage simply for private profit and he would be of service in the army as a motor car driver.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 Aug 1917. Dismissed |