| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3157
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred GR Dunn
Age: 28
Address: The Holmstead Lodge, Clifton
Occupation: Head gardener
Local tribunal: York City District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: B Seebohm Rowntree pp F D Stuart, secretary
Summary of case: Dunn is the head gardener at the gardens of Rowntree's in York and lives in the property within the grounds. He has been medically passed as C1 due to his very bad varicose veins. He had previously been excused military service on the grounds he took up work at the munitions factory within one month. However, the appeal was reheard under A.C.I. 366a.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Decision for exemption withdrawn. |