| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1235
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Aconley
Age: 25
Address: Newton-upon-Rawcliffe, Pickering
Occupation: Tenant farmer
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Harry Aconley
Summary of case: Aconley claimed to be the only capable man on the farm, with a lame brother, a lad and an elderly man. The local tribunal dismissed his appeal on 29 May 1916 with a recommendation to delay call up until 1 Jul 1916. The North Riding Tribunal decided that his other brothers living nearby could run the farm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Allowed exemption until 1 Jan 1917. |