| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4343
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Redfern
Age: 19
Address: 8 Park Road, Pickering
Occupation: Foreman manager
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Frank Green & Sons, employer
Summary of case: Frank is a foreman in charge of timber felling. He has been employed by Frank Green & Sons since leaving school and has attained experience, knowledge and authority. Timber is essential to the war effort and Frank is instrumental in ensuring that supply targets are met. If he were called up, the company would struggle to continue functioning effectively.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Oct 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |