| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2450
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Watson
Age:38
Address: West Holme, Aysgarth
Occupation: Farmer
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: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Watson had appealed to the local tribunal on grounds of running a farm with diverse stock and milk production. Temporary exemption granted until 31 Mar 1917. Military Appeal withdrawn by Frederick Riddell, military representative: on looking into the matter, it does not appear to me a very suitable case for appeal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Jan 1917. Withdrawn. Military appeal. |