| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4982
Appeal against conscription of: William Houston Boynes
Age: 41
Address: 1 Windsor Road, Saltburn
Occupation: Music teacher etc
Local tribunal: Saltburn by Sea Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: A R Williamson, National Service Representative
Summary of case: In October 1917 Mr Boyes was directed that he undertake work of national importance as a shale shifter, at the North Skelton Mines, which he had done since October 1917 and had been granted a temporary exemption until 19 May 1918. The national service representative was appealing against exemption stating it was no longer in the national interest that Boynes remain in civil life.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 4 May 1918. Dismissed National Service appeal. |