| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 880
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Birkett
Age: 34
Address: 10 South Bank Avenue, York
Occupation: Headmaster
Local tribunal: York
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Frederick Birkett Headmaster of local school granted absolute exemption by local tribunal, provided he remains in post. Appeal by military representative on grounds that he could be replaced by man or woman over military age
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jun 1916. Dismissed |