| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1613
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Godfrey Watson
Age: Not stated
Address: Marton-Le-Moor, Ripon
Occupation: Farm foreman
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: W B Pearson, employer
Summary of case: Case first heard on 13 Apr when exemption to 1 Sep 1916 was given. W B Pearson is Joseph Watson's employer and claims that Watson is indispensable to the running of the farm because of his experiences and skills.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. Exemption granted to 1 Jan 1917, providing Watson remains in same occupation. |