| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4910
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur James Watson
Age: 22
Address: Stalling Busk, Askrigg
Occupation: Stocksman etc
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
Appellant: James Watson father and employer
Summary of case: Indispensable through my old age and infirmities. 167 acres of land: 120 sheep and 24 cattle at present and will have over 30 for summer with milk cows. He has all the milking to do and milk to carry half a mile and my manager as well if not exempted will have to give my farm up.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4502]
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Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 16 Apr 1918. Allowed to 31 Jul 1918. |