| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 989
Appeal against conscription of: George Henry Boyd
Age: 37
Address: Manfield, Darlington
Occupation: Mason
Local tribunal: Croft Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Percy Stephens, Military Representative
Summary of case: Boyd once had 24 employees, but is now managing with his brother and two labourers over military age. He also works as a Sanitary Inspector and Surveyor. He claims absolute exemption because there would be no one available to do necessary building and repair work in the area. Appeal by military representative who considered that six months rather than absolute exemption would be sufficient, is considered 'unnecessary and vexatious' by the North Riding Appeal Tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 June 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 with leave to reapply. |