| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: No Number
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Montague Barton
Age: 36
Address: 13 Burton Stone Lane, York
Occupation: Bakery Manager, Foreman and Bread Baker
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, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Geo Crombie, Solicitors on behalf of Herbert Montague Barton
Summary of case: [Includes case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5483 and NRCC/CL 9/1/4970] Messrs GE Barton is one of the largest bakery in York. Barton is in a certified trade and a man seven years is his junior should be exempt. A qualified baker, he has been foreman 16 years. A number of military contracts are held. The firm originally employed 150 they are now down that by 1/3, mainly women and boys. Barton is also a motor mechanic and is employed keeping the motor vans running. Bartons sons are in the army serving as Officers. Barton is a member of the Volunteer Aid Detachment.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: nd Case not heard. |