| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2640
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Hare
Age:31
Address: 20 Heslington Road, York
Occupation: Joiner and contractor
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) exempt occupation
Appellant: George Crombie & sons, solicitors, on behalf of Alfred Hare
Summary of case: Alfred Hare was in business with his brother, Harry Skipworth Hare, who appeared with him at the local tribunal in Sept 1916. It was agreed at that time that the brother would join up and Alfred would carry on the business, in which they had a lot invested. The firm was partly working for the government, as well as for local farmers and was making coffins. They had several months work booked. A third brother was also serving in the forces. Alfred had joined the N.R.V.R. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1651]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917.Allowed to. 31 Mar 1917 Final |