| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 684
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Coning
Age: 24
Address: 29 Sycamore Avenue, New Earswick, York
Occupation: Assistant in boot and shoe firm
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection
Appellant: Albert Coning
Summary of Case: Exempted from combatant service at the local tribunal. He is appealing for complete exemption because his religious convictions preclude him in engaging in any form of military service, including the preparation of any material to be used in warfare. [See letter attached to NRCC/CL 9/1/685]
Supporting evidence: No.
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed. Referred to the Pelham Committee. |