| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2616
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur James Watson
Age: 21
Address: Stalling Busk, Askrigg
Occupation: Stocksman and shepherd.
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: Appeal to local tribunal: Indispensable through my infirmities. Without him I will have to give up my farm. Decision of local tribunal: Conditional exemption as long as Watson remained in his current occupation. Military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Allowed to 15 Aug 1917. Military appeal, decision of local tribunal varied. |