| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 685
Appeal against conscription of: John Coning
Age: 21½
Address: 29 Sycamore Avenue, New Earswick, York
Occupation: Workman in Rowntrees factory
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: John 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.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed. Referred to the Pelham Committee. |