| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 36
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Caleb Cowell
Age: Not stated
Address: 15 North Marine Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Motor lorryman
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Caleb Cowell, father and employer
Summary of case: His father has a military contract, and he argued he could not find a replacement who was not of military age. The local tribunal found he was not exempted as another driver could be found, if he paid a decent wage, or the work done by a woman.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Appeal allowed. Exempted until 20 Apr 1916. |