| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1869
Appeal against conscription of: George Thomas Boddy
Age: 32
Address: Romanby Road, Northallerton
Occupation: Clerk
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Sarah A Boddy, mother and employer
Summary of case: He has always kept the books connected with the business [G Boddy and Sons, Flour and Corn Merchants]. It would be impossible to get a man to take my son's place. If he had to go the business would have to be considerably reduced if not absolutely shut down.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Dismissed |