| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3677
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Dowson
Age: 18
Address: Midge Hall, Rosedale East, Pickering
Occupation: Beastman, Sheppard
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Daniel Dowson, father and employer
Summary of case: Daniel Dowson has 148 acre with animals. The local tribunal stated that Daniel is aged 62 plus has another son, 35, working on the farm and another working in the mines. The farm could carry on without Fred.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Dismissed, not to be called up before 1 July 1917. |