| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1350
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Bernard Watson
Age: Not stated
Address: Stillington Grange, Easingwold
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: Yes 19 Sep 1916
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Not stated
Summary of case: Notice of decision from Central Tribunal: I beg to inform you that the appeal against h decision of the Yorks N.R. Appeal Tribunal in respect of A.B. Watson of Stillington Grange, Easingwold, has been considered by the Central Tribunal who have decided that the man be exempt conditionally on remaining in his usual occupation as farmer. The Central tribunal have directed the local tribunal to issue to the man a certificate of exemption in accordance with this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Aug 1916. Dismissed case re-heard 9 Sep 1916 (Papers sent to Central Tribunal 19th Sept 1916) |