| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3162
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Edwin Cockerill
Age: 24
Address: 9 Eagle Street, Holgate Road, York
Occupation: Optical glass worker
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Albert Edwin Cockerill
Summary of case: Cockerill's occupation had previously been considered certified so he had been granted temporary exemption. His occupation is no longer considered certified so he is 'de-badged'. He is challenging this status in his appeal, and is also appealing on medical grounds
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1916. Dismissed |