| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5550
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Barker
Age: 28
Address: Mill Farm, Ellerbeck
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Medical grade: A
Appellant: Major Hutton-Squire, National Service representative
Summary of case: Barkers father is partially disabled due to rheumatism and is unable to work on the farm. If Barker were to leave, the farm would be let go and serious hardship would ensue. The local tribunal granted exemption to 1 November 1918. The national service representative appealed this decision stating that Barker did not have a voucher from the War Agricultural Committee.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jul 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |