| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5569
Appeal against conscription of: Harold C Bilbrough
Age: 45
Address: 6 Brunswick Street, Whitby
Occupation: ButcherÂ’s manager
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: British Argentine Meat Co Ltd, employer
Summary of case: The local tribunal had turned down Bilbrough's appeal but said he was not to be called up before 15 July 1918. His employer appeals this decision, saying it was in the national interests that he stays in his occupation of food distribution.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jul 1918. Allowed to 23 Nov 1918. |