| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3752
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Dowson
Age: 33
Address: Stake Hill, Lunedale
Occupation: Farm manager
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Dowson, father and employer
Summary of case: The father of this man suffers from blindness and is also totally deaf and is therefore a chronic invalid unable to assist on the farm. His son does all the work and it would be impossible for him to take the time to attend the drill of the Volunteer Training Corps. .
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Jun 1917 Allowed. Condition as to joining Volunteer Training Corps removed |