| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4909
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Dowson
Age: 24
Address: Stake Hill, Lunedale
Occupation: Farm manager
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Dowson, father and employer
Summary of case: I am 64 years of age, I have had several severe attacks of influenza, which have left me deaf and almost blind, and unable to work. He also has cataracts which require an operation. Wife is a chronic invalid and unable to do anything. Arthur Dowson holds an Agricultural certificate. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4512]
Supporting evidence: Yes-
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 16 Apr 1918. Allowed to 31 Jul 1918. |