Military Tribunals – William Henry STEWART

Claimed exemption as responsible for 4 acres of land and he assisted his father in working his land. He worked a horse. The Military Representative: “If it was a question of you or your brother going, which would rather go, you or him?” Applicant: “I would rather he went.” (Laughter.) He added that he was seven years older than his brother. His brother, Walter, was also claiming exemption and was heard next.

Responsible for 4 acres of land and helping his father on 4 acres, his father having bad health.

Mr Roberts appealed for William Henry Stewart, market gardener, Aldington. He has 4 acres of land, and has had it for the past eleven years. He had not attested. He also looked after 4½ acres of land for his father, and had a horse and dray and did the carting for both. His father had a weak heart, and could not always be at work. His brother had 3½ acres of his own to see to, and was a conscientious objector and had been exempted.