| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3502
Appeal against conscription of: John William Leckenby
Age: 33
Address: Wigginton
Occupation: Gardener
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: John William Leckenby
Summary of case: Doing work of necessary importance in growing fruit and vegetables. Was offered discharge from the army in April 1916 after 7 days training with the Colours at Richmond Barracks. I took C1 instead.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917 Dismissed. |