| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3777
Appeal against conscription of: George Edwin Bosomworth
Age: 35
Address: Knayton, Thirsk
Occupation: Groom
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J W Roberts, employer
Summary of case: Bosomworth's employer, a general medical practitioner, stated that owing to heart and kidney disease he was unable to drive about by himself. Bosomworth, having been in his employment for nearly 20 years knew every part of his practice and was therefore indispensable.[See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/2475]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jul 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |