| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 151
Appeal against conscription of: Edward Downes
Age: Not stated
Address: c/o Mr George Kay, Engineers Office, Hipswell
Occupation: Labourer
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Edward Downes
Summary of case: With three brothers already in the Army he is the sole support of his parents. The local tribunal noted that the claim was undated and decided that Downes should state his case before the [North Riding] tribunal. Harper Bros & Co., his employer state Edward Downes has been engaged for the last 12 months and is still engaged on the War Office Staff as General Labourer.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |