| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1231
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Pickering
Age: 28
Address: Church Street, Thornton le Dale
Occupation: Tenant farmer
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Pickering, father
Summary of case: Frank is one of two sons. His married brother works a farm of 60 acres in the same village, and local tribunal considers he can help his father, alongside other local labour.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Dismissed, but not to be called up until 1 Oct 1916 |