| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1539
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Downs
Age: 37
Address: Station Hotel, Grosmont
Occupation: Licensed victualler
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Walter Downs
Summary of case: I appeal against the decision of the above [local] tribunal to withdraw my certificate of exemption on the following grounds viz: That serious hardship would ensure if I were called up for army service owing to my exceptional financial or business obligations or domestic position.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sept 1916. Dismissed. |