| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2559
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Boynton
Age: 23
Address: Bolton on Swale, Scorton
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: F B Smeeton, employer
Summary of case: Cowman on330 acre farm 63 head of cattle (25 milk cows) sending milk to Catterick Camp with 17 goals and 15 gals take a lot of lifting, and it wants a good man, as it is a heavy job. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1592]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed whilst in present occupation until substitute can be found. |