| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3105
Appeal against conscription of: Lawrence Dodsworth
Age: 19
Address: Grimescar Mill, Bedale
Occupation: Millers cartman and stone dresser
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Lambert, Grimescar Mill, Bedale, employer
Summary of case: Dodsworth is the only Millers cartman and stone dresser employed by John Lambert, without him he would be unable to continue in business. Another man has been advertised for but Lambert is unable to find a replacement. Previously Lambert had five men working for him now he has three. Local tribunal found Dodsworth not in a certified occupation and passed for general service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed |