| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2401
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Aconley
Age: 25
Address: Newton upon Rawcliffe, Pickering
Occupation: Tenant farmer and shepherd
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Harry Aconley
Summary of Case: Farms 150 acres with brother who is lame and a 70 year old. He is a member of the Volunteer Training Corps. They have not been able to work the horses for want of labour. There had been local irritation at the tribunal's decision but it was upheld. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1235]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Allowed to 1 Jul 1917. |