| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2030
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Boldison
Age: 32
Address: 7 Townend Street, Groves, York
Occupation: Hairdresser
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Harry Boldison
Summary of case: He is the sole owner of his business and his wife and three children are dependent on him. The local tribunal felt they should be able to manage with the allowances to which they were entitled. At the appeal he said that his wife was ill after a stillbirth and a medical certificate was produced which stated that she was suffering from concussion after an accident.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Allowed. Exemption until 1 Jan 1917. Final. |