| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1024
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Vardon Watson
Age: 39 years 8 months
Address: 49 Westbourne Grove, Scarborough
Occupation: Market gardener
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Herbert Vardon Watson
Summary of case: Appellant has a wife and five children under seven. He employs two men (one unfit for military service, one too young) and would find hardship in giving up his old established business. Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jul 1916. Dismissed |