| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2229
Appeal against conscription of: John Herbert Boyes
Age: 29
Address: 3 Thorpe Street, Seacroft 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: John Herbert Boyes
Summary of case: Mr. Boyes' wife had been ill up to the birth of a child incurring doctor's expenses and expenses for a nurse and another woman. Subsequently the child died and Mr. Boyes had funeral expenses to pay, leaving him with debts. The local tribunal commented that his wife would have a separation allowance and a civil liabilities allowance.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2Dec 1916 Dismissed but Mr. Boyes not to be called up until 1 January 1917 |