| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5109
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Harker
Age: 41
Address: Phipps House, Lythe
Occupation: Public carrier
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: W h Horsfall, National Service Representative
Summary of case: As this man is passed for general service, it would be more in the national interest if he were to join the army than be retained in his present occupation. {See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2371
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 30 May 1918. Allowed National Service appeal. Certificate varied and man exempted to 1 Oct 1918. |