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. |