| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 58
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Edwin Watson
Age: 32
Address: Castleton, Grosmont
Occupation: Bacon curer and cartman
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: c) education or training, d) serious hardship
Appellant: A.H. Alexander and Co, employer
Summary of case: Appellant states that Arthur Edwin Watson is needed for the business and that no one else can be found to do this work. Also believed that due to his state of health he was only passed for home defence.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1916. Dismissed |