| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4698
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert James Dawkins
Age: 24
Address: 67 Queen Street, South Bank
Occupation: Plumber's driller
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Herbert James Dawkins
Summary of case: He has been passed C3. He was originally a grocer and granted exemption while thus employed. He subsequently started work for Smith's Dock Co but the local tribunal noted that the employer had not made an application for his exemption. However, subsequent correspondence from the company states that his services are urgently required and he had been granted a protection certificate by the Munitions Area Recruiting Officer.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 March 1918. Dismissed |