| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3941
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Richard Williamson
Age: 26
Address: Ivy Farm, Maunby
Occupation: Railway Porter and farmer
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Serious hardship
Appellant: Arthur Richard Williamson
Summary of case: Father in law has a diseased heart and mother in law has a cancer of the mouth and delicate wife Dowson has to look after them all. He is quite willing to work on adjacent land and take the place of a young man. It would cause great hardship if Dowson went into the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Jul 1917. Allowed to 1 Oct 1917. |