| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 454
Appeal against conscription of: Jospeh G Watson
Age: 24
Address: Marton-le-Moor, Ripon
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Lt Colonel William W Maude, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Mr W Pearson, his employer has a full compliment of men Has more in proportion to his area than any other farmers which have come under consideration and that he ought under these circumstances to spare one.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Apr 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Sep 1916 |