| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 834
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Henry Watson
Age: 36
Address: Hunton, Bedale
Occupation: Provision dealer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Wife and three young children, local tribunal feels extreme hardship would ensue if he were called up. Two brothers in France, no other help available. The military representative disagreed That considering that no special hardship peculiar to himself is shown it is inexpedient that he should be retained for so long a period in his present employment.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jun 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal confirmed. |