| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3312
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Sydney Watson
Age: 26
Address: Maidensworth, Grimston, Gilling East
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Helmsley 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: Ann Watson, employer
Summary of case: He farms 252 acres, the farm is three miles from the nearest village and extra labour is almost unprocurable. They are planting 15 acres of potatoes this year as that is what they can cope with. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2206]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Apr 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917 or until efficient substitute is found |