| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4502
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur James Watson
Age: 22
Address: Stalling Busk, Askrigg
Occupation: Stickman and Sheppard
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: James Watson, employer
Summary of case: The appellant farms 178 acres and the land is much scattered. The appellant suffers from the infirmities of age making Arthur invaluable to the running of the farm and works as the manager. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4167]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918. |