| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3513
Appeal against conscription of: George Thomas Boyes
Age: 28
Address: 80 Jamieson St, York
Occupation: Director and manager of W Boyes & Co, York & Scarborough
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: not stated
Appellant: Allen S Boothroyd, Military representative
Summary of case: Boyes was one of two working directors of a large drapery business with two branches, one of which he had managed for six years, employing about 50 assistants. His father was now in bad health (medical certificate enclosed). Another son was in the forces and the York City tribunal had decided that a long period of exemption should be given to GT Boyes. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917, Dismissed Military appeal. |