| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1361
Appeal against conscription of: William Cockerill
Age: 20
Address: 46 Newbiggin, Malton
Occupation: Wheelwright etc
Local tribunal: Malton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Ringrose, employer
Summary of case: His employer applied for exemption as he had been unable to find a replacement and William Cockerill was essential to the business. The local tribunal noted that he had been given temporary exemption previously and that as a single attested man he should by now have joined the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Aug 1916. Dismissed. |