| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2282
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Boynton
Age: 40
Address: Haxby, York
Occupation: Blacksmith and Farrier
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Alfred Boynton
Summary of case: Has been a blacksmith and farrier for 19 years. Works for himself, and appeals on the grounds that his business would close and would result in serious hardship if he was called up. There is another Blacksmith in the village but he does not do much work. I claim to be in a certified occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Dec 1916. Dismissed. |