| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1041
Appeal against conscription of: William Pickup
Age: 37
Address: Flaxton, York
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Jackson, farmer and employer
Summary of case: William Pickup had previously worked for a Mr Burniston at Stugdale House Flaxton who had previously appealed to the Flaxton local tribunal on his behalf. This had not been successful as it was felt that he was not a good worker. Pickup then went to work for William Jackson who admitted that he was aware of the situation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. No right of appeal |