| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2573
Appeal against conscription of: William Watson Dowse
Age: 39
Address: York Square, Richmond
Occupation: Contractor
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Watson Dowse
Summary of case: Contracts for military camp at Richmond carting for the army, with 19 horses. ApplicantÂ’s father is of poor health he helps with military contracts. Has been passed C1 fit by the army, fit for garrison duty at home. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1608]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional on remaining in present occupation |