The phrase "Names of men drawn for Service... rather suggests that there was some sort of drawing of lots involved, and the Union officials supervised it, rather than colliery managers. Hi Anne and Jeff, yes Jeff, thats what I thought too. Anne, I wonder if another list exists anywhere? I have tried to find more information from the National Archives website, however to date I have never, ever found anything that I have searched for. I think its very difficult to access any of their archives, but I suppose it could be me, not being very experienced. Or does everyone find it complicated? regards Angie