| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 639
Appeal against conscription of: George Longstaff
Age: 32
Address: c/o Henry Boot & Sons Ltd, Catterick Camp, Yorkshire
Occupation: Foreman joiner
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Charles Boot
Summary of Case: Appellant has urgent work for War Department which should be finished in three months. The company employ 1300 workmen and are claiming exemption 12 only. The papers include a letter from the War Department, Supervising engineers (Harper Brothers and Company) stating that Messrs W. Boot and I.P Baines services will be necessary for the completion of this camp until the end of July next. The services of Messrs Longstaff and Brown as far as work on this camp is concerned can be dispensed with immediately.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 May 1916. Withdrawn |