| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4059
Appeal against conscription of: John William Cowley
Age: 30
Address: 13 Norman Street, Hull Road, York
Occupation: Unemployed
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.4848
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) conscientious objection
Appellant: John William Cowley
Summary of case: Mr Cowley applied for absolute exemption on grounds of religious faith (Christadelphian). The local tribunal dismissed his application as they were very dissatisfied with appellants replies to questions. On 21 Nov 1917, Mr Cowley applied to the North Riding appeal tribunal to have his case heard again because he was now willing to do work of national importance and had an offer of work at a munitions factory. The Clerk of the North Riding appeal tribunal states on 1 Dec 1917, In the opinion of the Appeal Tribunal this is not a sufficient ground for justifying a rehearing of the case.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |