| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 175
Appeal against conscription of: Elijah Watson
Age: 27
Address: High Force, Askrigg, S.O.
Occupation: Stockman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Elijah Watson
Summary of Case: Although attested, Watson has since taken tenancy of a farm, an exempt occupation. Claim initially refused on the grounds that he was not fully involved in that occupation. His landlord provided a supporting letter for the appeal.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Allowed. Conditional exemption on his continuing to farm on his own account. |