| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1330
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick John Boddy
Age: 20
Address: Hudswell, Richmond, Yorkshire
Occupation: Cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Whilby, employer
Summary of case: Applicant farms 104 acres at Hudswell. Whilby is asking for an extension of the present exemption, from 1 Aug 1916 to 1 Sep 1916, for this man. After this date he will be willing to let this man go. The extension will allow him to help with the late harvest, otherwise his crops will be seriously jeopardised.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Sep 1916 |