| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 66
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Boocock
Age: 24
Address: Moorsholm, Boosbeck
Occupation: Farm foreman, horseman etc
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Samuel Boocock, employer
Summary of case: Samuel Boocock is farming 120 acres of land. Harry Boocock is the only horseman on the farm, also ploughman, sower, stacker and thatcher. The only other help is a 16 year old lad, who is looking after the 36 cattle, 19 pigs and 36 breeding sheep. The local tribunal states that Harry Boocock is one of eleven sons, only one of which is serving his country and two at least are in farm work
It was also thought that the sparing of one son only out of eleven did not show any proper attempts to meet the countrys needs.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1916. Dismissed |