| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5570
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Boyes
Age: 43
Address: Abbey Grounds, Whitby
Occupation: Farmer etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: Harry Boyes
Summary of case: The local tribunal had dismissed his appeal, and said he was not to be called up before1 October 1918. He appealed this decision, referring to his milk business, his wife's health and his looking after five cow, two stirks, five pigs, three horses and 40 head of poultry.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |