| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4633
Appeal against conscription of: George Simpson Dowson
Age:19
Address: 45 Lord Street, Redcar
Occupation: Farmer and milk dealer
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: W H Dowson, brother and employer
Summary of case: Appellant has joined the Navy and left George in charge of the business. Previous applications led to temporary exemption to 1 Jan 1918. A further application then was dismissed and the local tribunal stated to the appeal tribunal that the business could be carried on by a woman. W H Dowson appeals against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jan 1918. Dismissed. |