| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2038
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Watt
Age: 39
Address: 'Southlands', Southlands Road, York
Occupation: Bloodstock agent and assistant trainer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Crombie, solicitor, on behalf of Robert Watt
Summary of case: He had previously been granted temporary exemption to 20 September 1916 but the local tribunal refused to extend this, believing that his business of bloodstock agent would be carried on by others if he was called up. 10 Nov 1916. The North Riding Appeal Tribunal granted exemption to 31 Mar 1917 conditional upon his becoming a special constable. However, the Chief Constable refused to enlist him on moral grounds (he is 'living with a lady' in York) and the North Riding Appeal Tribunal revised the condition requiring him to enlist in the Volunteer Training Corps.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 31 Mar 1916. Conditional on becoming a Special Constable at once. |