| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5237
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Alec Watkinson
Age: 23
Address: Brookside, Harmby, Leyburn
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: C A Watkinson
Summary of case: Charles farms 120 acres of land 24 of which are arable. He has 28 head of cattle 80 sheep and 3 horses. He is whole time employed on the farm and it is absolutely essential he should continue or the farm must be given up. Watkinson has a certificate from the War Agriculture Executive Committee which allows him the right to appeal against his conscription, number 1443
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 10 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |