| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2424
Appeal against conscription of: William Ernest Leckenby
Age: 21
Address: 5 Wenlock Terrace, York
Occupation: Wholesale grocer etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Ernest Leckenby
Summary of case: The grounds for application for exemption were that he was essential to the running of the business, as two brothers and two partners have been called up. He was granted temporary exemption to 31 July 1916, then to 1 January 1917 and then to 1 July 1917. The papers include a letter of objection to his exemption alleging occult [malign] influence and a reply from the clerk of the North Riding Appeal Tribunal. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1281]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Allowed to 1 Jul 1917. |