| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4240
Appeal against conscription of: John William Dodds
Age: 34
Address: Brafferton, Helperby, York
Occupation: Maltster and farm worker
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joshua Horner Ramsden
Summary of case: The appeal to the local tribunal was dismissed on 10 Sep 1917, and was not to be called up before 1 Nov 1917. Joshua Horner Ramsden, employer appealed to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal stating that Dodds was employed as a drayman/maltster, due to Government restrictions; they were not allowed to brew any malt. This regulation has now been rescinded and Dodds was the only maltster.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed |