| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4262
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Blakeson Harper
Age: 34
Address: 10 Amber Street, York
Occupation: Grocer's manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Herbert Blakeson Harper c/o Crombie & Sons Solicitors, York
Summary of case: On 10 Jul 1917 the local tribunal withdrew Harpers certificate of exemption. He appealed on 28 July 1917 to the local tribunal who refused the appeal. Harper then appealed to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal. However, the solicitor confused the issue at the hearing stating that another employee, Metcalfe, of Messrs Balliser Bros had been exempt on personal grounds, which was incorrect. The tribunal had granted exemption purely on business grounds, as he was indispensable. The employers could release Harper and therefore he could be called up. Harper had personnel grounds for exemption but they were disregarded.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed. Not to be called up until 15 Oct 1917. |