| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:2956
Appeal against conscription of: William Aconley
Age: 22
Address: Frost Hall, Farndale
Occupation: Farming
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Joseph Aconley, father and employer
Summary of case: Indispensable on a 120 acre agricultural farm, also employed as shepherd and horseman for Mr Thomas Sunley, member of York appeal tribunal. Has promised to plough 10 acres this year and 20 acres next year for Mr Sunley.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917 Allowed to 31 Jul 1917 |