| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3557
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: Not stated
Appellant: Capt. W H C Horsfall, Military Representative
Summary of case: On 13 Jan 1917 local tribunal granted conditional exemption on remaining in his present occupation. The military representative appealed this decision Owing to the more urgent demands of the Army. This appeal was dismissed and the previous certificate was varied and made conditional upon Dowse doing three days work on a farm, to start within 10 days. He had to notify the Clerk of the Appeal Tribunal of this at the end of each month commencing 30 Jun 1917. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2573]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 May 1917. Dismissed. Previous certificate varied and made conditional upon doing three days per week on a farm. |