| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:5514
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph William Dodds
Age: 45
Address: 150 Gordon Terrace, Borough Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Assistant schoolmaster
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Military Service Act: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: M Thomas, National Service Representative
Summary of case: Middlesbrough Education Committee, in first application stated strongly of the opinion that the educational work of the schools is to be maintained, the remaining men teachers must continue their school work. The local tribunal granted exemption to 1 January 1919 with leave to make a further appeal. The national service representative appealed this decision stating that it is not in the national interest that this man should any longer remain in civil employment as an assistant school master
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 Jul 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |