| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4864
Appeal against conscription of: Samuel Austin Barks
Age: 40
Address: 32 Scarborough Terrace, York
Occupation: Assistant Sheriffs 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, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Thomas Watkins and sons, solicitors
Summary of case: He is an experienced Assistant Sheriff's Officer. The duties of these Officers require special knowledge and training. Barks have no useful vision in his left eye. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4348]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 13 Apr 1918. Dismissed. |