| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 292
Appeal against conscription of: Sam Watson
Age: 36
Address: 13 Sandringham Street, York
Occupation: Manager to war department contractor
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of case: Watsons work was repairing buildings for the War Office and his employers supported him in this. He was granted exemption while in current occupation by the local tribunal but Major Herbert objected as it was not a reserved occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Dismissed |