| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 978
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Newson
Age: 31
Address: Brough Hall, Catterick.
Occupation: Mineral water foreman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: H Lawson, father and employer
Summary of case: Frederick Newson is a foreman at a water plant supplying water to the military camps in Catterick and Hipswell. He is trained and his skills would be difficult to replace. Without him, the plant would produce only half the amount of water and would be unable to pay their taxes.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Dismissed |