| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2228
Appeal against conscription of: John Herbert Boyes
Age: 29
Address:3 Thorpe Street, Scarcroft Road, York
Occupation: Pawnbroker's manager
Local tribunal: York City council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Merriman, employer
Summary of case: Employer would be unable to run the business without Mr Boyes as his staff had been reduced from eleven to two.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Dec 1916 Dismissed |