| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1522
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Barker Dawson
Age: 35
Address: 76 Chestnut Grove, New Earswick
Occupation: Millours Accountant
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Ernest Barker Dawson
Summary of case: The local tribunal gave the following reasons for exempting Dawson from combatant service: The appellant stated that he was a member of the Society of Friends, but did not offer to undertake any work under the Pelham Committee but claimed to be entitled to stay in her present employment. It is understood that if he is to be expected some sacrifice should be made. The local tribunal was not satisfied to grant the exemption certificate in this case. The case papers include Dawsons answers to the ten questions asked of conscientious objectors as well as a written statement.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Sep 1916 Referred to Pelham Committee to find work of national importance within a month |