| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3995
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Sidney Watson
Age: 26
Address: Maidensworth, Gilling East, Malton
Occupation: farmer
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Ann Watson, mother and employer
Summary of case: Watson was the sole worker on 241 acres, no other labour being available, and he did more work than any hired man would undertake. He had previously been granted exemption to 31 Jul 1917, on his mother's application in March 1917. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3312, NRCC/CL 9/1/4702 and NRCC/CL 9/1/5601]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |