| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4672
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Vincent Dodson
Age: 25
Address: 101 Newport Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Butcher's assistant
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: North Riding Appeal Tribunal
Summary of case: No appeal forms are with the papers, only four letters. 1. A statement by the Police Surgeon for the County Borough of Middlesbrough outlining reasons why he felt Arthur Dodson was mentally totally unfitted for the army; 2. Copy letter sent from the Clerk of the North Riding Appeal Tribunal to the Central Tribunal asking for advice but noting that the Central Medical Board at Leeds had passed him fit for service, although the Military, having seen the man, admit that he is useless as a soldier; 3 and 4. Letters from the Local Government Board suggesting that the case be adjourned until the new National Service Medical Board can examine him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jan 1918. Allowed. Certificate of exemption cancelled. National Service Appeal |