| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:1033
Appeal against conscription of: William Arthur Boddy
Age: 31
Address: Scalby Nabs Scalby
Occupation: Farm worker
Local tribunal: Scalby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Henry Cross, farmer
Summary of case: Appeal by Henry Cross that Boddy is needed on the farm as he is young and strong and able to carry the milk into Scalby every day whereas the farmer was old and suffering from rheumatism and could not do this task. Efforts had been made to recruit more help but without success
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jul 1916 Allowed exemption to 1 Dec 1916 |