| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1120
Appeal against conscription of: William Wilfred Watson
Age: 30
Address: Castleton, Grosmont, Yorks
Occupation: Farmer and butcher
Local tribunal: Gisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Charles Ernest Watson, brother
Summary of case: Large business with brother claiming two men necessary for continuation of business. Local tribunal understands third brother medically rejected on call up and has moved away to Middlesbrough and it is thought his principal reason for taking this situation was that he should enable his brothers to shirk their duty. The holdings are very small.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |