| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1412
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Bickerton
Age:20
Address: The Lodge, Kirby Wiske, Thirsk.
Occupation: Plumbers apprentice.
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested:
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, c) education or training
Appellant: Herbert E Lightfoot, employer
Summary of case: That it is absolutely necessary that the well hand should have a trained man at the top of the well whilst he is down the well at work. Bickerton is indispensable. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/451]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Dismissed. |